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Volvo S40 2.4 T5

General information

ModelVolvo S40 2.4 T5
Year2003
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating65 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2435 ccm (148.58 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2435 ccm (148.58 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power219.7 PS (162 kW or 217 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque330.00 Nm (33.6 kgf-m or 243.4 ft.lbs) at 1500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 93.2 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1550 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4650 litres (1,229 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1419 kg (3,128.4 pounds)
Overall length4470 mm (176.0 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Service interval20,000 km
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