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Volvo S40 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1995–2000) — First Generation

The first-generation Volvo S40 sedan is a compact four-door built for everyday driving. You get front-wheel drive and gasoline powertrains, with both manual and automatic gearboxes available.

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Volvo S40 Engines and Transmissions

A Volvo S40 engine in this generation is a gasoline unit sized for commuting, not high performance. Selected examples include the 1.6 MT and 1.7 MT manuals and the 1.7 AT automatic, all front-wheel-drive sedans. Those powertrain pairings show how transmission choice shapes drivetrain feel.

Sedan — Volvo S40 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Volvo S40 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1588 cm³105 hp77 kW143 N⋅mManualFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1731 cm³115 hp85 kW165 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1948 cm³140 hp103 kW183 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1948 cm³160 hp118 kW230 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1948 cm³200 hp147 kW300 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTDiesel1870 cm³90 hp66 kW176 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTDiesel1870 cm³102 hp75 kW215 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTDiesel1870 cm³115 hp75 kW265 N⋅mManualFWD
1.7 ATGasoline1731 cm³115 hp85 kW165 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1948 cm³140 hp103 kW183 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1948 cm³160 hp118 kW230 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1948 cm³200 hp147 kW300 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.9 ATGasoline1855 cm³200 hp147 kW300 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Volvo S40 Dimensions

Sedan — Volvo S40 Dimensions

Sedan Volvo S40 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT4483 mm1717 mm1411 mm2550 mm1230 kg1750 kg150 mm
1.7 MT4483 mm1717 mm1411 mm2550 mm1235 kg1755 kg150 mm
2.0 MT4483 mm1717 mm1411 mm2550 mm1288 kg1720 kg150 mm
2.0 MT4483 mm1717 mm1411 mm2550 mm1230 kg1790 kg150 mm
2.0 MT4483 mm1717 mm1411 mm2550 mm1225 kg1790 kg150 mm
1.9 MT4483 mm1717 mm1411 mm2550 mm1225 kg1770 kg150 mm
1.9 MT4483 mm1717 mm1411 mm2550 mm1225 kg1770 kg150 mm
1.9 MT4483 mm1717 mm1411 mm2550 mm1225 kg1770 kg150 mm
1.7 AT4483 mm1717 mm1411 mm2550 mm1275 kg1770 kg150 mm
2.0 AT4483 mm1717 mm1411 mm2550 mm1290 kg1770 kg150 mm
2.0 AT4483 mm1717 mm1411 mm2550 mm1230 kg1790 kg150 mm
2.0 AT4483 mm1717 mm1411 mm2550 mm1300 kg1780 kg150 mm
1.9 AT4483 mm1717 mm1411 mm2550 mmNot providedNot provided150 mm

Volvo S40 Cargo Space

Sedan — Volvo S40 Cargo Space

Sedan Volvo S40 Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.6 MT415 l853 l
1.7 MT415 l853 l
2.0 MT415 l853 l
2.0 MT415 l853 l
2.0 MT415 l853 l
1.9 MT415 l853 l
1.9 MT415 l853 l
1.9 MT415 l853 l
1.7 AT415 l853 l
2.0 AT415 l853 l
2.0 AT415 l853 l
2.0 AT415 l853 l
1.9 AT415 l853 l