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Volvo S40 1.9

General information

ModelVolvo S40 1.9
Year1996
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating64 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1948 ccm (118.87 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1948 ccm (118.87 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power140.00 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque183.00 Nm (18.7 kgf-m or 135.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke88.9 x 80.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1152 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space4380 litres (1,157 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1218 kg (2,685.2 pounds)
Overall length4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2560 mm (100.8 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
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