Segment: Entry Premium
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Volvo introduced the second generation of the S40 lineup in late 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany, and the difference compared with its predecessor was massive.
While the first generation of the S40 was introduced in 1995 and shared its platform with the Mitsubishi Carisma/Lancer, the second generation was developed in an era when Volvo was under Ford's umbrella. As a result, it shared its platform with the second generation of the European Ford Focus and the Mazda 3 (BK). In terms of styling and engineering, it was a clear departure from the old books used by Volvo to build cars.
In terms of exterior design, the second generation of the S40 resembled the shapes of the S60, with its drakkar-style nose and recessed headlights. The rounded shaped hood featured a higher center area with the sides lowered on the front fenders. Its grille was incorporated into the upper side of the front bumper, while in the lower area, the automaker added a secondary air intake to help cool the engine. Volvo also included a third row of windows behind the rear doors to add more light to the cabin.
The Swedish automaker used the same design language as on the S60 for the rear quarter panels, with slightly wider shoulders over the rear wheels. Finally, at the back, Volvo added corner-mounted taillights. It didn't want to extend them over the trunk lid to comply with U.S. regulations regarding tail lamps. Overall, it looked more like a shrunk-down S60, and it was even shorter than its predecessor, which was unusual.
Inside, the premium compact sedan offered customers comfortable wide bucket seats, and the driver enjoyed tilt and telescope steering column adjustments. The minimalist design of the vehicle also affected the instrument cluster, where Volvo installed two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer that included the water temperature and fuel level gauges, respectively. As an option, the automaker offered a pop-up navigation system that rose from the dashboard's center. Still, the main attraction was the center stack, with its compact design, which housed the HVAC and audio controls.
In the back, passengers enjoyed better legroom than in the previous generation of the S40 due to the longer wheelbase. The bench seat was wide enough to accommodate three people. Still, the arched side walls limited the outboard-seated passengers' headroom. In terms of safety, the S40 boasted a plethora of airbags, including curtains. Moreover, it even offered a whiplash protection system that tilted the front seats rearward in case of a rear-ended crash. The trunk could hold up to 14.3 cu-ft (405 liters), and thanks to the split-folding rear bench's seatback and the side passenger folding seat, longer items could be loaded.
Under the hood, Volvo installed a mix of engines produced either by the Swedish automaker or Ford. Power ranged between 100 PS (98 hp) and 220 PS (217 hp) and was sent to the front or in all corners via a Haldex center differential.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1596 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 6000 RPM 101 HP @ 6000 RPM 99 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 150 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: | 114.9 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 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: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.2 in (4475 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2698.5 lbs (1224 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1798 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 6000 RPM 125 HP @ 6000 RPM 123 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 165 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): | 10.9 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: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.9 in (4468 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2797.7 lbs (1269 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 174 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (145 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
Power: | 107 KW @ 6000 RPM 145 HP @ 6000 RPM 143 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 185 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 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: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.9 in (4468 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2797.7 lbs (1269 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 177 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4i 5MT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 6000 RPM 170 HP @ 6000 RPM 168 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 230 Nm @ 4400 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): | 8.2 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: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.9 in (4468 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3159 lbs (1433 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 203 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 5000 RPM 140 HP @ 5000 RPM 138 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 220 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: | 127.3 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 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: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.9 in (4468 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3159 lbs (1433 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - T5 5MT FWD (220 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2521 cm3 |
Power: | 162 KW @ 5000 RPM 220 HP @ 5000 RPM 217 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 320 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149.1 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.9 in (4468 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3206 lbs (1454 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 208 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L D 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1560 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 4000 RPM 110 HP @ 4000 RPM 109 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 240 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 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: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.9 in (4468 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2839.6 lbs (1288 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 129 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 6MT FWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 4000 RPM 136 HP @ 4000 RPM 134 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.4 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.9 in (4468 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3223 lbs (1462 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - D5 5AT FWD (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2401 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 4000 RPM 179 HP @ 4000 RPM 177 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 350 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 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 automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.9 in (4468 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3135 lbs (1422 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4453.3 lbs (2020 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 184 g/km |