Volvo V40

1996 – 2000 Sweden

Volvo built the V40 from 1996 to 2000. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 90 to 200 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Body styleNot specified

Production1996 – 2000

Variants8

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power90 – 200 hp

0–100 km/h7.3 – 13.0 s

Top speed180 – 235 km/h

Fuel economy5.6 – 9.2 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.9L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	13.0 s	180	5-Speed manual
1.9L D 5MT FWD (95 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	95 hp	12.5 s	180	5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (109 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	109 hp	12.0 s	190	5-Speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	11.0 s	195	5-Speed manual
1.8i 5MT FWD (125 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	125 hp	10.5 s	200	5-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (140 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	140 hp	9.7 s	205	5-Speed manual
2.0L T 5MT FWD (160 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	160 hp	8.5 s	215	5-Speed manual
T4 5MT FWD (200 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	200 hp	7.3 s	235	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1870 cm3 (114 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 4250 RPM90 HP @ 4250 RPM89 BHP @ 4250 RPM
Torque: 130 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM176 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

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

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)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1870 cm3 (114 ci)
Power: 70 KW @ 4000 RPM95 HP @ 4000 RPM94 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 140 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM190 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

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

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

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 80 KW @ 5800 RPM109 HP @ 5800 RPM107 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 107 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM145 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 118.1 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

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

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

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1731 cm3 (106 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5500 RPM116 HP @ 5500 RPM114 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 122 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM165 Nm @ 4100 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

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

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

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1834 cm3 (112 ci)
Power: 92 KW @ 5500 RPM125 HP @ 5500 RPM123 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 128 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM174 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

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

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

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1948 cm3 (119 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 6000 RPM140 HP @ 6000 RPM138 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 135 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM183 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

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

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

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1948 cm3 (119 ci)
Power: 118 KW @ 5100 RPM160 HP @ 5100 RPM158 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque: 170 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM230 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

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

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

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1855 cm3 (113 ci)
Power: 147 KW @ 5500 RPM200 HP @ 5500 RPM197 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 221 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM300 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

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

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

Length4,480 mm

Width1,720 mm

Height1,410 mm

Wheelbase2,550 mm

Curb weight1,240 – 1,290 kg

Torque145 – 300 Nm

Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.