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VOLVO 440 1993-1996 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

VOLVO 440 1993-1996 4 Photos
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Volvo introduced the 400 series as a replacement for the 300 lineup in the mid-'80s, and in 1993 it unveiled a facelifted version.

The 440 was a compact-sized premium vehicle, which didn't compete with anyone since it was shorter than Audi 80, BMW 3 Series, or Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which were above the compact segment in the European market.

The 440 was a five-door hatchback and was a solution for those who needed more trunk space in a smaller package and a premium feel. It also was a time when Volvo started to change its design trend from straight cut lines to curvy forms. The 1993 440 featured restyled headlights when compared to those of the 1987 version. Its front fascia resembled the Volvo 850, which Volvo launched in 1990. Behind the rear doors, the carmaker included a triangular glass area in the wide C-pillar. The 440 wasn't just like a regular hatchback since the tailgate featured a flat horizontal area behind the bottom of the rear windscreen.

Inside, the 440 still used the same square design. Volvo's designers combined the instrument cluster and the center stack into a big, square element with the air vents and the tape player. The car featured a roomy interior, despite its short length. It was good for transporting up to five adults on short distances, but four of them could fit nicely inside. When folded, the 440's rear bench expanded the trunk from 330 liters (11.6 cu-ft) up to 1,028 liters (36.3 cu-ft). A significant improvement for the car was the reinforcing steel beams inside the doors, which increased the passengers' protection during a side accident (T-bone).

Volvo offered the 440 with a choice of diesel and gasoline engines ranging between 83 hp and 120 hp.

VOLVO 440 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
  4 gasoline engines
  • 1.6i 5MT FWD (83 HP)
  • 1.7L Turbo 5MT FWD (120 HP)
  • 1.8i 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 2.0i 5MT FWD (109 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 1.9L 5MT FWD (90 HP)

VOLVO 440
1.6i 5MT FWD (83 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (83 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1596 cm3
Power:61 KW @ 5500 RPM
83 HP @ 5500 RPM
82 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:92 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
125 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.86 in (4340 mm)
Width:66.53 in (1690 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:98.42 in (2500 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.62
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2162.7 lbs (981 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)

VOLVO 440
1.7L Turbo 5MT FWD (120 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L Turbo 5MT FWD (120 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1721 cm3
Power:88 KW @ 5000 RPM
120 HP @ 5000 RPM
118 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:129 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
175 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/55HR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.86 in (4340 mm)
Width:66.53 in (1690 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:98.42 in (2500 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.62
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2306 lbs (1046 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)

VOLVO 440
1.8i 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1794 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 5600 RPM
90 HP @ 5600 RPM
89 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:103 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
140 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Monopoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5 - Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.86 in (4340 mm)
Width:66.53 in (1690 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:98.42 in (2500 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.62
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2164.9 lbs (982 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)

VOLVO 440
2.0i 5MT FWD (109 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (109 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:80 KW @ 5200 RPM
109 HP @ 5200 RPM
107 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:122 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
165 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.86 in (4340 mm)
Width:66.53 in (1690 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:98.42 in (2500 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.3 cuFT (405 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.62
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2184.8 lbs (991 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)

VOLVO 440
1.9L 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1870 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 4500 RPM
90 HP @ 4500 RPM
89 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque:133 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM
180 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.86 in (4340 mm)
Width:66.53 in (1690 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:98.42 in (2500 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.62
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2277.4 lbs (1033 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
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