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Volvo S40 2.4

General information

ModelVolvo S40 2.4
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating60.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2399 ccm (146.39 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2399 ccm (146.39 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power170.00 PS (125 kW or 168 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque230.52 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 170.0 ft.lbs) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Compression8.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 90.0 mm (3.2 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1186 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). Power assisted steering
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1433 kg (3,159.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1452 kg (3,201.1 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)
Wheelbase2650 mm (104.3 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR25530
CO2 emissions226.9 g/km
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