This 2.3 T MT (250 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation R wagon 5-doors, which was produced by Volvo from 1997 to 2000. In addition to this engine, 4 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 16.6litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 8.3litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 11.4litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70litre |
| Cruising range | from 420 to 840km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Top speed | 250km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 6.8second |
| Displacement | 2319cm3 |
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| Engine power | 250bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 6 000RPM |
| Maximum torque | 350Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2400RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Forced induction | Turbocharger |
| Intercooler | Yes |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 81mm |
| Stroke | 90mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.6m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4729mm |
| Width | 1761mm |
| Height | 1428mm |
| Wheelbase | 2664mm |
| Front track | 1521mm |
| Rear track | 1468mm |
| Ground clearance | 140mm |
| Kerb weight | 1478kg |
| Gross weight | 2000kg |
| Displacement | 522kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 480litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 1610litre |
| Permitted road-train weight | 3600kg |
| Loading height | 590mm |
| Body type | Estate |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | semi dependent, Spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 19.9 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 10 litres / 100km |
| Average | 13.7 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.