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Volvo S40 T5

General information

ModelVolvo S40 T5
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2521 ccm (153.83 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel city driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.9 litres/100 km (34.09 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement2521 ccm (153.83 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power230.00 PS (169 kW or 227 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.02 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 1500 Rev. per min.
Compression18.3:1
Bore x stroke81.1 x 93.2 mm (3.2 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1718 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2605 litres (688 gallons)
Cargo space368 litres (97 gallons)
Optional cargo space883 litres (233 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted. Traction control
Turn circle12 m (452.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system Antilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1339 kg (2,952.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1525 kg (3,362.0 pounds)
Towing weight907 kg (1,999.6 pounds)
Overall length4470 mm (176.0 inches)
Overall width1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Overall height1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2650 mm (104.3 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD32390
CO2 emissions204.0 g/km
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