Volvo 480 (1986 – 1995) vs Pontiac Fiero (1985 – 1988): specs compared
The Pontiac Fiero is the more powerful of the two, with up to 143 hp against 120 hp. The Volvo 480 has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 180 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 980 kg against 1,136 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
480
1986 – 1995
|
Pontiac
Fiero
1985 – 1988
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United States |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1995 | 1985 – 1988 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 120 hp | 94 – 143 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 175 Nm | 182 – 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 10.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 180 – 200 km/h | 156 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 8.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,082 – 4,211 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,320 mm | 1,191 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,372 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 – 1,019 kg | 1,136 – 1,212 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.