Volvo S80 1998 2.4 140 Hp Automatic

Volvo S80 1998 2.4 petrol description

Sedan Volvo S80 1998 2.4 140 Hp Automatic has been produced from May, 1999 to February, 2003. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 140 horsepower on 4500 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 3750 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 360 000 to 600 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Volvo S80 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Volvo S80 1998 2.4 140 Hp Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Volvo S80 1998 2.4 140 Hp Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volvo S80 1998 2.4 140 Hp Automatic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.6 litres per 100km (10.4 km/l), city fuel economy - 14 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volvo is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Volvo S80 fuel consumption.

Volvo S80 safety

During safety testing Volvo S80 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volvo S80 is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volvo S80 got two stars.

With the same engine there are also three other Volvo S80 versions - with manual gearbox (Volvo S80 1999 2.4 140 Hp MT), and with manual gearbox (Volvo S80 2001 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG MT), and with manual gearbox (Volvo S80 2002 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG MT) available:
  • Volvo S80 1999 2.4 140 Hp MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1 seconds faster (in 10 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 8.8 litres per 100 km
  • Volvo S80 2001 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 2.4 litres per 100 km or 25 % - 12.0 litres per 100 km
  • Volvo S80 2002 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 8.4 litres per 100 km
Volvo S80 2.4 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Volvo S80 1998

Volvo S80 1998 2.4 140 Hp Automatic technical data

Model: Volvo S80 2.4 140 Hp Automatic
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1999. May ... 2003. February 
Engine: 2435 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: 229 g/km
Power: 140 HP ON 4500 RPM Torque: 220 NM ON 3750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.6 (combined) 14.0 (urban) 7.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100km (24.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.82m (length) 1.83m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 440 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1106 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2140 kg

Volvo S80 1998 2.4 140 Hp Automatic engine B5244S

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2435 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90 mm
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Fuel system Injection
Volvo S80 1998 2.4 140 Hp Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 140 - 170 HP ON 4500 RPM
Torque 220 - 230 NM ON 3750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 13 years
Engine also used on Volvo V70 Volvo S60 Volvo S40 Volvo V50 Volvo S70

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Volvo S80 sedan [1998 - 2003] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Volvo S80 1998 2.0 T Jan 1998 — Dec 1999 2.0 Petrol 163 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo S80 1998 2.0 T Automatic Jan 1998 — Dec 1999 2.0 Petrol 163 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo S80 2000 2.0 i T Jan 2000 — Dec 2003 2.0 Petrol 180 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo S80 2000 2.0 i T Automatic Jan 2000 — Dec 2003 2.0 Petrol 180 HP 10.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Volvo S80 1998 2.0 20V T5 Jan 1998 — Dec 2000 2.0 Petrol 226 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo S80 1998 2.0 20V T5 Automatic Jan 1998 — Dec 2000 2.0 Petrol 226 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo S80 1999 2.4 140 Hp Jan 1999 — Feb 2003 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo S80 2001 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG Jul 2001 — Feb 2003 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 12.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo S80 2002 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG Mar 2002 — Feb 2003

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.4 Petrol 140 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo S80 1999 2.4 140 Hp Automatic Mai 1999 — Feb 2003 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (5)
Volvo S80 2001 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG Automatic Jul 2001 — Feb 2003 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
Volvo S80 2002 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG Automatic Mar 2002 — Feb 2003

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.4 Petrol 140 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (5)
Volvo S80 1999 2.4 170 Hp Jan 1999 — Feb 2003 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo S80 1999 2.4 170 Hp Automatic Jan 1999 — Feb 2003 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
Volvo S80 2000 2.4 T Aug 2000 — Feb 2003 2.4 Petrol 200 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo S80 2000 2.4 T Automatic Aug 2000 — Feb 2003 2.4 Petrol 200 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
Volvo S80 2002 2.4 D Mar 2002 — Feb 2003 2.4 Diesel 130 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo S80 2002 2.4 D Automatic Mar 2002 — Feb 2003 2.4 Diesel 130 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (5)
Volvo S80 2001 2.4 D5 Jul 2001 — Feb 2003

Most powerfull diesel version (163 HP)

2.4 Diesel 163 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo S80 2002 2.4 D5 Automatic Mar 2002 — Feb 2003

Most powerfull diesel version (163 HP)

2.4 Diesel 163 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (5)
Volvo S80 1999 2.5 D Jan 1999 — Jan 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 140 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo S80 1999 2.5 D Automatic Jan 1999 — Jan 2001 2.5 Diesel 140 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo S80 1998 2.8 T6 Automatic Jun 1998 — Jan 2002

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds

2.8 Petrol 272 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo S80 2002 2.8 T6 Automatic Jan 2002 — Feb 2003

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds

2.8 Petrol 272 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo S80 2002 2.9 196 Hp Jan 2002 — Feb 2003 2.9 Petrol 196 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo S80 1998 2.9 200 Hp Jun 1998 — Jul 2001 2.9 Petrol 200 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo S80 1998 2.9 200 Hp Automatic Jun 1998 — Jan 2002 2.9 Petrol 200 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo S80 1998 reviews
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