Volvo2012 V40 D3 Specs

2012 Volvo V40 D3 Specifications & Performance

2012 - 2019

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 5 Turbo

130 mph

9.6 seconds

148 BHP

65.7 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

335-1,032 L
kg
1,569 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
130 mph
0-62 mph
9.6 seconds
0-60 mph
9.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
94 BHP/Tonne
Power
148 BHP
Torque
258 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
65.7 mpg
Urban
53.3 mpg
Extra Urban
74.3 mpg
Total Range
867 Miles
CO2 Emissions
114 g/Km

Diesel Engine

Diesel Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,984 cc
Configuration
Inline 5
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
148 BHP @ 3,500 RPM
150 ps @ 3,500 RPM
Peak Torque
258 lb·ft @ 1,500 RPM
350 N·m @ 1,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (20v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Common Rail
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Bore x Stroke
81 x 77 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.05:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
75 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
30 BHP
Unitary Capacity
397 cc
BMEP
22.2 Bar
321.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/55R16
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Hatchback
Doors
5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
335-1,032 L
Turning Circle
10.8 m
Kerb Weight
1,569 kg
Gross Weight
2,020 kg
Maximum Payload
451 kg
Tow Capacity
700-1,500 kg
Length
4,369 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Wheelbase
2,647 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Overall Rating
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
98%
Child Occupant
75%
Pedestrian
88%
Safety Assist
100%

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered On / After 01/04/2017
Standard
£200
Registered Before 01/04/2017
Band C
£35
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.6

Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating2.3
Practicality Rating3.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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2012 Volvo V40 D3 Rankings

Best MPG Volvos #72 / 650+
Top lb·ft Volvos #205 / 650+
Fastest Volvos #236 / 650+
Top BHP/L Volvos #334 / 600+
Best 0-62 mph Volvos #406 / 650+
Top BHP Volvos #426 / 650+
Top Power/Weight Volvos #449 / 650+
Best MPG Hatchbacks #563 / 5K
Best MPG Diesel #685 / 6.2K
Fastest Hatchbacks #919 / 5K
Most Powerful Hatchbacks #932 / 5K
Quickest 0-62 Hatchbacks #1,486 / 5K
Best MPG #1,870 / 23K
2010s Fastest #4,456 / 9.2K
2010s Most Powerful #5,078 / 9.2K
2010s Fastest Accelerating #5,255 / 9.2K
Fastest #9,307 / 23K
Most Powerful #11,023 / 23K
Quickest 0-62 mph #11,500 / 23K
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