Segment: Medium
Production years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
In the late '80s, Volvo started to switch its production to the front-wheel drive system instead of rear-wheel drive ones. The 460 was one of the good results.
The car was based on the same platform with the sporty hatchback Volvo 480. The compact market already started to be very important and Volvo had the idea to offer a premium car for that segment and it launched the 440 in 1987. It was a car for families and young couples.
While the 440 featured a hatchback bodywork, the 460 was offered as a four-door sedan. It also was a time when Volvo started to change its design trend from straight cut lines to curvy forms. The 1993 460 featured restyled headlights when compared to those of the 1987 440. The front side resembled its bigger brother, the Volvo 850, which was launched in 1990. From the side, the 460 featured a small window behind the rear doors, as an element of distinction.
Inside, the 460 still used the same square design. The instrument cluster and the center stack were combined into a big, square, element with the air-vents and the tape-radio. The car featured a roomy interior, despite its short length. It was good for transporting up to five adults, but on short distances, but four of them could fit well inside the 460. The most important upgrade for the facelifted Volvo 460 was the side protection, where the car-maker installed steel beams inside the doors.
The car was offered with a wide choice of gasoline and diesel engines. Some of them were carried-over from the Renault. The power range was between 83 hp and 120 hp. All versions were mated as standard with a 5-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT (83 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1596 cm3 |
Power: | 61 KW @ 5500 RPM 83 HP @ 5500 RPM 82 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 125 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 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: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
Height: | 54.72 in (1390 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: | 2206.8 lbs (1001 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L Turbo 5MT (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 5000 RPM 120 HP @ 5000 RPM 118 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 2100 RPM 175 Nm @ 2100 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 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
Height: | 54.72 in (1390 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: | 2321.5 lbs (1053 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5600 RPM 90 HP @ 5600 RPM 89 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 140 Nm @ 2500 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): | 11.5 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: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
Height: | 54.72 in (1390 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: | 2180.4 lbs (989 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 80 KW @ 5200 RPM 109 HP @ 5200 RPM 107 BHP @ 5200 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: | 118.1 mph (190 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: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
Height: | 54.72 in (1390 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: | 2200.2 lbs (998 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L Turbo Diesel 5MT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4500 RPM 90 HP @ 4500 RPM 89 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 180 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
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): | 11.5 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: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
Height: | 54.72 in (1390 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: | 2279.6 lbs (1034 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |