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Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Entry Premium
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

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Volvo signed an agreement with Mitsubishi to produce cars together at the NEDCAR factory in the Netherlands, and the result was the S40/V40 lineup.

Volvo's commitment to switch to a front-wheel-drive system continued with the first generation of the S40/V40. But its experience in that area was limited, so it asked other carmakers for help. Thus, the Swedish carmaker introduced a new range in its stable in 1996, using the letter S for sedans and V for station wagons.

With the S40/V40 range, Volvo closed the wedge-design chapter. The new car offered smooth lines and slightly curved body panels. At the front, the bumper featured a lower apron where the carmaker integrated the fog lights. Its horizontal headlights featured smoothened corners on the upper side, flanking the chromed grille with vertical slats. On its sides, the car revealed its family-oriented shape, with an extended roof behind the rear doors. The rear side offered more of a hatchback-style than a Volvo station-wagon type, with a raked-forward tailgate.

Inside, the carmaker installed a dashboard with smooth lines and a center stack that hosted the HVAC controls on the upper side and the radio-cassette player at the bottom. Volvo used a green light illumination in the instrument cluster, showing the speedometer in the middle and the tachometer on the left. Its five-seat cabin offered good room for the front passengers and adequate for the rear ones. The trunk provided 471 liters (16.6 cu-ft) of space with the rear seats up and up to 1421 liters (50.2 cu-ft) with them folded.

Under the hood, the Swedish carmaker installed a wide engine choice either built by Volvo or Mitsubishi (the 1.8-liter direct-injected gasoline unit) or Renault (the 1.9-liter turbo-diesel).

VOLVO V40 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
  6 gasoline engines
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (109 HP)
  • 1.8i 5MT FWD (125 HP)
  • 1.8L 5MT FWD (115 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (140 HP)
  • 2.0L T 5MT FWD (160 HP)
  • T4 5MT FWD (200 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 1.9L D 5MT FWD (95 HP)
  • 1.9L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP)

VOLVO V40
1.6L 5MT FWD (109 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (109 HP)
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:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118.1 mph (190 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:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/55VR15
DIMENSIONS
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:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.6 cuFT (413 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2733.7 lbs (1240 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway:36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:192 g/km

VOLVO V40
1.8i 5MT FWD (125 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (125 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1834 cm3
Power:92 KW @ 5500 RPM
125 HP @ 5500 RPM
123 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:128 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
174 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System:Direct 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):10.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/55 VR15
DIMENSIONS
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:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.6 cuFT (413 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2844 lbs (1290 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

VOLVO V40
1.8L 5MT FWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1731 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 5500 RPM
116 HP @ 5500 RPM
114 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:122 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM
165 Nm @ 4100 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/55 HR15
DIMENSIONS
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:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.6 cuFT (413 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2744.8 lbs (1245 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Highway:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:192 g/km

VOLVO V40
2.0L 5MT FWD (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (140 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1948 cm3
Power:103 KW @ 6000 RPM
140 HP @ 6000 RPM
138 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:135 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
183 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/55HR15
DIMENSIONS
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:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.6 cuFT (413 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2744.8 lbs (1245 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km)
Highway:34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:202 g/km

VOLVO V40
2.0L T 5MT FWD (160 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L T 5MT FWD (160 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1948 cm3
Power:118 KW @ 5100 RPM
160 HP @ 5100 RPM
158 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque:170 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
230 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/55 VR15
DIMENSIONS
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:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.6 cuFT (413 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2832.9 lbs (1285 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
Highway:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:209 g/km

VOLVO V40
T4 5MT FWD (200 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - T4 5MT FWD (200 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1855 cm3
Power:147 KW @ 5500 RPM
200 HP @ 5500 RPM
197 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:221 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
300 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/50 ZR16
DIMENSIONS
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:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.6 cuFT (413 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2832.9 lbs (1285 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
Highway:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:221 g/km

VOLVO V40
1.9L D 5MT FWD (95 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (95 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1870 cm3
Power:70 KW @ 4000 RPM
95 HP @ 4000 RPM
94 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:140 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
190 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.8 mph (180 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:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/55 HR15
DIMENSIONS
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:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.6 cuFT (413 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2810.9 lbs (1275 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Highway:51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined:42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:148 g/km

VOLVO V40
1.9L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1870 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 4250 RPM
90 HP @ 4250 RPM
89 BHP @ 4250 RPM
Torque:130 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM
176 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/55 HR15
DIMENSIONS
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:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.6 cuFT (413 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2810.9 lbs (1275 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Highway:45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined:37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
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