1995-2004 S40 / V40 OverviewVolvo S40 / V40 Overview (1995 - 2004)
1995 - 2004
Tech Specs Summary
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- 112 - 146 mph
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- 7.3 - 13.0 seconds
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- 89 - 197 hp
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- 24.7 - 43.5 mpg
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- 2,835 - 3,109 lbs
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- 14.6 - 50.2 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 14.6 - 50.2 ft3 (Wagon)
This generation of the Volvo S40 / V40 was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo between 1995 - 2004. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as either a sedan or wagon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 89 hp 1.9 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 197 hp 1.9 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline 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 S40 / V40 is the Volvo S40 T4 which scores 2.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 197 hp and a power/weight ratio of 15.39 lb/hp it has a top speed of 146 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.3 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volvo S40 1.9D 102 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 690 miles and can store 14.6-50.2 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,086 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
