Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
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.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (83 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2162.7 lbs (981 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L Turbo 5MT FWD (120 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 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: | 185/55HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2306 lbs (1046 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 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: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2164.9 lbs (982 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (109 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 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: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2184.8 lbs (991 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2277.4 lbs (1033 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |