Volvo S40 - Generation 1.1-2 (1997-2004)

VOLVO S40 (1997-2004)

One of the five vehicles Volvo launched in June 1997 locally to complement the 850/960 replacements, the S40 is based on the Mitsubishi Carisma alongside its wagon counterpart, the V40.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	T4	S40 SE	S40
Years Available	June 1997-1999, March 2003-May 2004	March 2003-May 2004	June 1997-November 2003
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	B4204 2.0 DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged	B4204 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	B4204 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	158hp @ 5,100rpm	138hp @ 6,000rpm	138hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	230Nm @ 1,800-4,800rpm	183Nm @ 4,500rpm	183Nm @ 4,500rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Liters	60 Liters	60 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,516mm	4,516mm	4,516mm
Width	1,717mm	1,717mm	1,717mm
Height	1,422mm	1,422mm	1,422mm
Wheelbase	2,550mm	2,550mm	2,550mm
Curb Weight	1,280kg	1,255kg	1,255kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc
Tires	205/50 R16	195/60 R15	195/60 R15
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	4	4	4
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Child Booster Seat
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Chrome Door Handles, Rear Spoiler, Puddle Lights, Sun Roof	Adds: None	Adds: Electronic Height Adjustment Headlamps
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Leather and Wood Trim Accents, Front Armrest with Cup Holder, Rear Armrest	60/40 Fold Rear Seat
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/CD	AM/FM/Cassette/CD
Speakers	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer
NOTES
RIVALS	Honda Accord, Mitsubishi Galant, Toyota Camry