Segment: Entry Premium
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Four years after introducing the S40 lineup in 1996, Volvo refreshed the vehicle to comply with new European emission standards and also improved the car's look.
The model was launched after an agreement with Mitsubishi, and the S40 was produced in the Netherlands at the NedCar factory alongside the Carisma built by the Japanese automaker. That's why both vehicles shared some underpinnings. It was a bold design for the Swedish automaker, which had to cut its ties with the older, wedged shapes shown on the 240 and 760 models. Meanwhile, in 1999, Volvo was bought by Ford, and the American automaker knew how to properly do a facelift and helped its new partner with the refreshed S40.
On the exterior, the car sported a new front fascia with rounded corners and edges for the headlights. In addition, the grille received a fresh design with horizontal and vertical slats that made the Volvo badge look better. Moreover, the bumper was completely new and featured reshaped fog lights in the lower apron with a swept-back design. From its profile, the S40's shape was similar, with the same raised deck and, depending on the options, a small wing.
Inside, there were minor changes to the cabin. On the center stack, the climate control panel was replaced. There was a new stereo, which featured an in-dash CD-player. Volvo improved the look of the instrument panel as well by adding larger LCDs on the bottom of the speedometer and tachometer for the onboard computer info and the odometer.
But the most important improvements were made under the car's skin. At the front, the car featured an improved suspension that gave it a slightly wider track. To comply with the new emission standards, the S40 also received direct fuel-injection systems for its diesel engines, which were carried over from Renault.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1588 cm3 |
Power: | 80 KW @ 5800 RPM 109 HP @ 5800 RPM 107 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 145 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 67.71 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.51 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.08/57.87 in (1,450/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.39 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2711.7 lbs (1230 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 185 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1834 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 5500 RPM 125 HP @ 5500 RPM 123 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 174 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 67.71 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.51 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.08/57.87 in (1,450/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.39 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2810.9 lbs (1275 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1783 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 5800 RPM 122 HP @ 5800 RPM 121 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 170 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 67.71 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.51 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.08/57.87 in (1,450/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.39 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2744.8 lbs (1245 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1948 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 5800 RPM 136 HP @ 5800 RPM 134 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 140 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 190 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 67.71 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.51 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.08/57.87 in (1,450/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.39 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2766.8 lbs (1255 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L T 5MT FWD (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1948 cm3 |
Power: | 121 KW @ 5250 RPM 165 HP @ 5250 RPM 162 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 240 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 67.71 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.51 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.08/57.87 in (1,450/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.39 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2810.9 lbs (1275 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - T4 5MT FWD (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1855 cm3 |
Power: | 147 KW @ 5500 RPM 200 HP @ 5500 RPM 197 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 300 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50 ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 67.71 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.51 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.08/57.87 in (1,450/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.39 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2810.9 lbs (1275 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 221 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 4000 RPM 102 HP @ 4000 RPM 101 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 159 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 215 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.9 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 67.71 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.51 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.08/57.87 in (1,450/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.39 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2799.9 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3902.2 lbs (1770 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 142 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4000 RPM 116 HP @ 4000 RPM 114 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 196 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 265 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 67.71 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.51 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.08/57.87 in (1,450/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.39 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2799.9 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3902.2 lbs (1770 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 142 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L Bi-Fuel 5MT (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1783 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 5800 RPM 120 HP @ 5800 RPM 118 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 123 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 167 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 67.71 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.51 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.08/57.87 in (1,450/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.39 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2711.6 lbs (1230 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 168 g/km |