Segment: Small
Production years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Volvo needed a car to compete in the small-size sedan segment and worked closely with Renault to start the 440/460 series.
At the beginning of the '80s, Volvo started to look for a partner and develop a new vehicle lineup. Its rear-wheel-drive vehicles started to be outdated and outperformed. In the end, it signed a deal with Renault, created a new platform, and introduced the 1987 Volvo 440 hatchback on the market. Two years later, the Swedish carmaker launched the sedan version, which was named 460.
The design language of the 460 was very similar to the one offered by its sibling, the 440. Its front fascia resembled the 740/760 series but shrunk to fit. By those times standards, it was considered a compact-sized vehicle. Volvo's design team made the three-box sedan with shorter side windows behind the rear doors than those from the 440 and a less raked C-pillar.
Inside, the change toward a front-wheel-drive platform led to a more interior room for the front passengers, but the limited wheelbase made things more difficult for the rear ones who didn't have too much legroom. Still, it was considered a premium compact-segment sedan fit for a family looking for a more luxurious car.
Under the hood, the Swedish carmaker installed Renault engines paired to a standard 5-speed manual gearbox. A four-speed automatic transmission was offered as an option, while Volvo developed and installed a CVT on later versions.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 5600 RPM 102 HP @ 5600 RPM 101 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM 142 Nm @ 3900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.22 in (4400 mm) |
Width: | 66.14 in (1680 mm) |
Height: | 55.11 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.42 in (2500 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.6 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2211.3 lbs (1003 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L 5MT FWD (87 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 64 KW @ 5700 RPM 87 HP @ 5700 RPM 86 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 130 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.22 in (4400 mm) |
Width: | 66.14 in (1680 mm) |
Height: | 55.11 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.42 in (2500 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.6 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2160.5 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L Turbo 5MT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 5500 RPM 120 HP @ 5500 RPM 118 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 175 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.22 in (4400 mm) |
Width: | 66.14 in (1680 mm) |
Height: | 55.11 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.42 in (2500 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.6 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2323.7 lbs (1054 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km) |
Highway: | Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5400 RPM 90 HP @ 5400 RPM 89 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 140 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.22 in (4400 mm) |
Width: | 66.14 in (1680 mm) |
Height: | 55.11 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.42 in (2500 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.6 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2202.4 lbs (999 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 5500 RPM 110 HP @ 5500 RPM 109 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 165 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.22 in (4400 mm) |
Width: | 66.14 in (1680 mm) |
Height: | 55.11 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.42 in (2500 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.6 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2268.6 lbs (1029 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |