Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 4 recorded runs

Volvo 140 Series 0–60 Times

The Volvo 140 Series 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor, Road & Track and Road Test and more.

The fastest tested Volvo 140 Series is the 1971 Volvo 140 Series 142E Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 11.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.60 seconds at 81.0 mph, according to Road Test.

The slowest tested Volvo 140 Series is the 1974 Volvo 140 Series 145 Wagon, which took 16.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 20.10 seconds at 67.5 mph, according to Road & Track.

Out of all the Volvo 140 Series tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 13.55 seconds The average quarter mile time is 18.73 seconds at 73.70 mph.

Fastest 0–60 11.2sec 1971 142E Coupe

Average 0–60 13.55sec Across 4 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 18.73sec @ 73.7 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 16.3sec 1974 145 Wagon

Across 4 verified runs, the Volvo 140 Series ranges from 11.2 to 16.3 seconds 0–60, with a 13.55-second average.

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Tests by model year

4 tests · 3 years

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Model Year 3

1974

Volvo 140 Series · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 14.45 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 19.35 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#02

1974 Volvo 140 Series 142E Coupe

12.6sec 0–60

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18.60s ¼ mi @ 72.6 mph

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0–60 mph 12.60 sec

¼ Mile ET 18.60 sec

Trap Speed 72.6 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 4M

MPG EPA 21.4 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Road Test

Overall Rank #2 of 4

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1974 Volvo 140 Series 145 Wagon

16.3sec 0–60

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20.10s ¼ mi @ 67.5 mph

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0–60 mph 16.30 sec

¼ Mile ET 20.10 sec

Trap Speed 67.5 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 4M

MPG EPA 19 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Wagon

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Road & Track

Overall Rank #4 of 4

1971

Volvo 140 Series · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 11.20 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.60 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#01

1971 Volvo 140 Series 142E Coupe

11.2sec 0–60

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16.60s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph

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0–60 mph 11.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.60 sec

Trap Speed 81.0 mph

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 3A

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Road Test

Overall Rank #1 of 4

1968

Volvo 140 Series · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 14.10 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 19.60 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#03

1968 Volvo 140 Series 144S Sedan (Euro Spec)

14.1sec 0–60

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19.60s

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0–60 mph 14.10 sec

¼ Mile ET 19.60 sec

Trap Speed —

Engine 2.0L I-4

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 4M

MPG EPA 22.4 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor

Overall Rank #3 of 4

1968 Volvo 140 Series 144S Sedan (Euro Spec)

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

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The quickest Volvo 140 Series on record is the 1971 Volvo 140 Series 142E Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 11.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.60 seconds at 81.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Volvo 140 Series is the 1974 Volvo 140 Series 145 Wagon, which takes 16.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 20.10 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 4 verified runs, a Volvo 140 Series reaches 60 mph in 13.55 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 18.73 seconds at roughly 73.7 mph.

We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Motor, Road & Track and Road Test. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Motor

Road & Track

Road Test

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volvo 140 Series can do, not a single marketing claim.

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