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Volvo S40 1.8

General information

ModelVolvo S40 1.8
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating57.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1798 ccm (109.71 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
Displacement1798 ccm (109.71 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power125.00 PS (92 kW or 123 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque165.00 Nm (16.8 kgf-m or 121.7 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 83.1 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0757 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2775 litres (733 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).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1651 kg (3,639.8 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)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2650 mm (104.3 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR22280
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions204.0 g/km
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