Volvo S40: generations and engines
The Volvo S40 was built from 1995 to 2012 in 3 generations, with 43 engine versions in our catalog (sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1995–2012
Generations3
Engine versions43
Power90–230 hp
Body stylesSedan
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Volvo S40 generations
- 1995–2004
Volvo S40 (VS)
Engines below - 2004–2009
- 2007–2012
Volvo S40 II (facelift 2007)
Engines below
Specs
Volvo S40 engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Volvo S40 (VS)1995–2004 · 18 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 16V (105 hp) | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 105 lb-ft (143 Nm) | 13 s | 115 mph (185 km/h) | |
| 1.6 16V (105 hp) Automatic | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 105 lb-ft (143 Nm) | 13 s | 115 mph (185 km/h) | |
| 1.8 16V (115 hp) | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 122 lb-ft (165 Nm) | 10.5 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | |
| 1.8 16V (115 hp) Automatic | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 122 lb-ft (165 Nm) | 10.5 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | |
| 1.9 TD (90 hp) | 1995–1999 | Diesel | 90 hp (66 kW) | 130 lb-ft (176 Nm) | 13 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| 2.0 16V (136 hp) | 1995–2003 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | 9.7 s | 127 mph (205 km/h) | |
| 2.0 16V (140 hp) | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 135 lb-ft (183 Nm) | 9.3 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| 2.0 16V (140 hp) Automatic | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 135 lb-ft (183 Nm) | 9.8 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | |
| 1.9 T4 (200 hp) | 1997–2003 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 7.3 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | |
| 1.9 T4 (200 hp) Automatic | 1997–2003 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 8.4 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | |
| 2.0 T (160 hp) | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 8.5 s | 134 mph (215 km/h) | |
| 2.0 T (160 hp) Automatic | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 9 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| 1.6 16V (109 hp) | 1999–2003 | Gasoline | 109 hp (80 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 12 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| 1.8 16V (122 hp) | 1999–2003 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) | 10.5 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | |
| 1.9 Di (102 hp) | 1999–2003 | Diesel | 102 hp (75 kW) | 159 lb-ft (215 Nm) | 12 s | 115 mph (185 km/h) | |
| 2.0 T (165 hp) | 1999–2003 | Gasoline | 165 hp (121 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 8.5 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | |
| 1.8 GDI (122 hp) | 2000–2003 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 128 lb-ft (174 Nm) | 10.5 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | |
| 1.9 D (115 hp) | 2000–2004 | Diesel | 115 hp (85 kW) | 195 lb-ft (265 Nm) | 10.5 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Volvo S40 II (facelift 2007)2007–2012 · 14 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6i (101 hp) | 2007–2012 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 111 lb-ft (150 Nm) | 11.9 s | 115 mph (185 km/h) | |
| 2.0i (145 hp) | 2007–2012 | Gasoline | 145 hp (107 kW) | 136 lb-ft (185 Nm) | 9.5 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| 2.5i AWD Automatic (220 hp) | 2007–2010 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 7.2 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | |
| 2.5i AWD MT (220 hp) | 2007–2010 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 6.8 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |
| 1.6 D2 (115 hp) | 2011–2012 | Diesel | 115 hp (85 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 11.4 s | ||
| 1.6 Drive (115 hp) S/S | 2011–2012 | Diesel | 115 hp (85 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 11.4 s | ||
| 1.6i (100 hp) | 2011–2012 | Gasoline | 100 hp (74 kW) | 111 lb-ft (150 Nm) | 11.9 s | ||
| 2.0 D3 (150 hp) | 2011–2012 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.5 s | ||
| 2.0 D3 (150 hp) Automatic | 2011–2012 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.6 s | ||
| 2.0 D4 (177 hp) | 2011–2012 | Diesel | 177 hp (130 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 8.7 s | ||
| 2.0 D4 (177 hp) Automatic | 2011–2012 | Diesel | 177 hp (130 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 8.8 s | ||
| 2.0F (145 hp) | 2011–2012 | Gasoline | 145 hp (107 kW) | 136 lb-ft (185 Nm) | 9.5 s | ||
| 2.0i (145 hp) | 2011–2012 | Gasoline | 145 hp (107 kW) | 136 lb-ft (185 Nm) | 9.5 s | ||
| 2.5i T5 (230 hp) | 2011–2012 | Gasoline | 230 hp (169 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 7.2 s |
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