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Volvo S40 1.8i

General information

ModelVolvo S40 1.8i
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating65.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1798 ccm (109.71 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.04 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1798 ccm (109.71 cubic inches)
Max power125.00 PS (92 kW or 123 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque191 Nm (19.5 kgf-m or 140.9 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke83.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemIndirect injection, multi point
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed205.0 km/h (127.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0923 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4650 litres (1,229 gallons)
Cargo space471 litres (124 gallons)
Optional cargo space853 litres (225 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionMulitlink

Dimensions and weight

Weight1355 kg (2,987.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1452 kg (3,201.1 pounds)
Towing weight907 kg (1,999.6 pounds)
Overall length4520 mm (178.0 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2570 mm (101.2 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions227.0 g/km
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