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Volvo S40

General information

ModelVolvo S40
Year1997
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating64.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1587 ccm (96.84 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1587 ccm (96.84 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power105.00 PS (77 kW or 104 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque143.00 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0857 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4530 litres (1,197 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Dimensions and weight

Weight1225 kg (2,700.7 pounds)
Overall length4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase2560 mm (100.8 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
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