Volvo2012 V40 T4 Specs

2012 Volvo V40 T4 Specifications & Performance

2012 - 2015

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo

140 mph

7.7 seconds

178 BHP

51.4 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

335-1,032 L
kg
1,470 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
140 mph
0-62 mph
7.7 seconds
0-60 mph
7.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
121 BHP/Tonne
Power
178 BHP
Torque
177 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
51.4 mpg
Urban
40.4 mpg
Extra Urban
60.1 mpg
Total Range
700 Miles
CO2 Emissions
129 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,596 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
178 BHP @ 5,700 RPM
180 ps @ 5,700 RPM
Peak Torque
177 lb·ft @ 1,600 RPM
240 N·m @ 1,600 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
79 x 81.4 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.97:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
112 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
45 BHP
Unitary Capacity
399 cc
BMEP
18.9 Bar
274.1 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
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
1,470 kg
Gross Weight
1,910 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
Tow Capacity
650-1,300 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

Band D
£170
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.8

Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating2.4
Practicality Rating3.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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2012 Volvo V40 T4 Rankings

Top BHP/L Volvos #99 / 600+
Fastest Volvos #151 / 650+
Best MPG Volvos #155 / 650+
Best 0-62 mph Volvos #189 / 650+
Top Power/Weight Volvos #208 / 650+
Top BHP Volvos #329 / 650+
Top lb·ft Volvos #449 / 650+
Fastest Hatchbacks #452 / 5K
Quickest 0-62 Hatchbacks #560 / 5K
Most Powerful Hatchbacks #579 / 5K
Best MPG Petrol #899 / 14.6K
Best MPG Hatchbacks #1,726 / 5K
2010s Fastest Accelerating #3,265 / 9.2K
2010s Fastest #3,351 / 9.2K
2010s Most Powerful #4,065 / 9.2K
Best MPG #5,093 / 23K
Fastest #6,735 / 23K
Quickest 0-62 mph #6,855 / 23K
Most Powerful #8,813 / 23K
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