The Volvo 240 is a great car and was in production until 1993. The Volvo 240 is a perfect first car because it is reliable, safe and gets good gas mileage. In the city the Volvo 240 gets 20-22 mpg and on the freeway 25-28mpg. The horsepower is 114 for the base model 240 Volvo, which has a 4 cylinder engine. Below are pictures of the Volvo 240 Sedan and the Wagon.

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