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Volvo V40 Combi (VW) 1.8 GDI (122 Hp)
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Volvo V40:
The Volvo V40 is a small family car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 2012 to 2019. It was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and was on sale in Europe between 2012 and 2019.
The V40 was designed by American Chris Benjamin, the interior is the work of Pontus Fontaeus, and was the last Volvo to be designed under Steve Mattin, before he departed the company. It is built on the Global C platform with modifications to the electric power steering, and revised spring and damper settings....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Combi (VW) Overview:
Volvo V40 (Combi (VW)). With 174 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.1 l/100km). Weighing only 1260 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.5 s). The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 GDI (122 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Decent performance for its size, but the GDI technology can be complex and less refined than traditional MPI.
Fuel Economy
Average fuel consumption, not delivering the significant efficiency gains expected from GDI technology.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent safety features for its time (3-star Euro NCAP)
- • Practical and spacious estate body style
- • Comfortable ride quality, ideal for long journeys
- • Strong performance from turbo petrol engines (T4)
- • Reputable Volvo build quality and durability
- • Good value on the used market
Cons:
- • Some base engines are underpowered and/or thirsty
- • Interior plastics can feel dated compared to rivals
- • Older automatic gearboxes can be sluggish
- • Shared platform with Mitsubishi might deter some Volvo purists
- • Certain engines (e.g., GDI) can have specific maintenance complexities
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Combi (VW): 1999 - 2004).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volvo |
| Model: | V40 |
| Generation: | Combi (VW) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 GDI (122 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2000 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 122 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 66.5 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 174 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | B4184SJ More details about the engine B4184SJ |
| Engine displacement: | 1834 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 89 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.3 kg/Hp, 96.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.2 kg/Nm, 138.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1260 |
| Max. weight: | 1770 |
| Max load: | 510 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1420 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 413 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4516 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1716 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1425 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2562 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1472 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1474 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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