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Volvo S40 2.4

General information

ModelVolvo S40 2.4
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating66 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2434 ccm (148.52 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2434 ccm (148.52 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power140.00 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque220.00 Nm (22.4 kgf-m or 162.3 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed205.0 km/h (127.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1000 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space405 litres (107 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringElectronic stabilasation program (ESP). Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1850 kg (4,078.6 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 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)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Aprox price as new USD23370
Aprox price as new EUR24470
Service interval20,000 km
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