Whats the difference between a Volvo 240 and 245?

There is NO difference. Migrator is correct that this is old naming rules from Volvo which they stopped in the mid-80’s but many people call a 1995 year 960 estate a 965 and so on so the answer is, there is no difference.

Is Volvo 240 a good car?

The 240 is 100% reliable and is built VERY strong. It was designed for safety, and it was designed for reliability.

Is a Volvo 240 reliable?

Is a Volvo 240 a classic?

“There is often beauty in functionality. Natural, uncomplicated solutions based on sound common sense are often the most attractive ones as well,” says Jan Wilsgaard, designer at Volvo from 1950 to 1990 and the man behind the Volvo 120, the Volvo 140 and the Volvo 240.

Is a Volvo 240 a rare car?

Globally, the Volvo 240 is far from a rare vehicle. There were over 2.8 million models built using the 240 designation over its entire run, with a further 177,000 nearly-identical 260s produced during the same period.

What kind of engine does a Volvo 240 have?

Volvo was remarkably consistent when equipping the 240, sticking largely to a close-knit family of four-cylinder motors that were complemented by the rare six-cylinder diesel and the V-6 offered for the 260.

What are the single-year trims of Volvo 240?

Single-year trims include the SE (1991), which was essentially a GLT by another name, and the Classic (1993), a high spec model that came with a unique serial number to denote the last 1600 or so 240s to roll off the production line. There is also, of course, the unique Volvo 262C Bertone.

What is the difference between a Volvo 240 DL and GL?

The Volvo DL and GL were available every single year of the 240’s existence, while the GLT was sold exclusively from 1981 to 1982 and combined both luxury and handling upgrades such as thicker anti-sway bars and larger wheels.