2012-2019 V40 OverviewVolvo V40 Overview (2012 - 2019)
2012 - 2019
Tech Specs Summary
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- 115 - 149 mph
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- 6.1 - 11.9 seconds
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- 113 - 251 hp
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- 28.3 - 65.4 mpg
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- 3,225 - 3,622 lbs
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- 11.8 - 36.4 ft3
This generation of the Volvo V40 was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo between 2012 - 2019. It's a front engined Hatchback with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came in 2 body styles, for example the V40 T2 and V40 Cross Country T3. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 113 hp 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 251 hp 2 L Inline 4 Bi-Turbo diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the V40 is the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance which scores 2.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 250 hp and a power/weight ratio of 13.96 lb/hp it has a top speed of 149 mph and gets to 62 mph in 6.3 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volvo V40 D2 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 1,070 miles and can store 11.8-36.4 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,543 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,307 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
