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Volvo S40 2.4i

General information

ModelVolvo S40 2.4i
Year2006
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2435 ccm (148.58 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.5 litres/100 km (27.67 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2435 ccm (148.58 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power170.00 PS (125 kW or 168 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque230.00 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 169.6 ft.lbs) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1186 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2605 litres (688 gallons)
Cargo space404 litres (107 gallons)
Optional cargo space404 litres (107 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (503.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 278 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1433 kg (3,159.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1930 kg (4,254.9 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4470 mm (176.0 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2650 mm (104.3 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Aprox price as new USD24080
Aprox price as new EUR25530
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions201.0 g/km
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