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Volvo S40 1.6

General information

ModelVolvo S40 1.6
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power100.00 PS (74 kW or 99 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque150.00 Nm (15.3 kgf-m or 110.6 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke79.1 x 81.4 mm (3.1 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0763 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2379 litres (629 gallons)
Cargo space404 litres (107 gallons)
Optional cargo space404 litres (107 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (452.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1310 kg (2,888.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1800 kg (3,968.3 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4470 mm (176.0 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2650 mm (104.3 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Aprox price as new EUR20730
CO2 emissions204.0 g/km
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