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Volvo S40 1.8 Geartronic

General information

ModelVolvo S40 1.8 Geartronic
Year2003
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating64.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1798 ccm (109.71 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.7 litres/100 km (41.27 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1798 ccm (109.71 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power125.4 PS (92 kW or 124 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque165.00 Nm (16.8 kgf-m or 121.7 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.8:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 83.1 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0866 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4550 litres (1,202 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (417.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 300 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 278 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1451 kg (3,198.9 pounds)
Overall length4470 mm (176.0 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2570 mm (101.2 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions172.0 g/km
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