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Volvo S40 T5 Kinetic

General information

ModelVolvo S40 T5 Kinetic
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2521 ccm (153.83 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.6 litres/100 km (27.35 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2521 ccm (153.83 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power220.00 PS (162 kW or 217 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.00 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 1500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 93.2 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1513 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4530 litres (1,197 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

Weight1458 kg (3,214.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1932 kg (4,259.3 pounds)
Towing weight1506 kg (3,320.2 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 capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Aprox price as new EUR30630
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions201.0 g/km
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