Volvo V40 2012 2.0 T4

Volvo V40 2012 2.0 petrol description

Hatchback Volvo V40 2012 2.0 T4 has been produced from January, 2013 to December, 2015. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 180 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 300 Nm (Newton metres) on 2700 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 and Borg Warner K03 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 240 up to 400 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Volvo V40 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Volvo V40 2012 2.0 T4 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Volvo V40 2012 2.0 T4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.

Volvo V40 2012 2.0 T4 fuel consumption is 7.5 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volvo real everyday fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100 km, which is 8% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volvo V40 fuel consumption.

Volvo V40 safety

During safety testing Volvo V40 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volvo V40 is evaluated with outstanding rate 98 from 100, children safety: good mark - 75 from 100, for pedestrian protection Volvo V40 got 88 points from 100.
Volvo V40 safety equipment has been rated as outstanding - 100 percents from 100.

Volvo V40 2.0 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Volvo V40 2012

Volvo V40 2012 2.0 T4 technical data

Model: Volvo V40 2.0 T4
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2013. January ... 2015. December 
Engine: 1984 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 180 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 300 NM ON 2700 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 220 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.5 (combined) 10.4 (urban) 5.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km (29 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres (16.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.37m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Ground clearance: 133 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 335 litres
Gross weight: 2010 kg

Volvo V40 2012 2.0 T4 engine B5204T8

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 400,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1984 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 77 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 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 V40 2012 2.0 T4 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 180 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 300 NM ON 2700 RPM
Start of production (year) 2012
Duration of production 3 years

All Volvo V40 hatchback [2012 - 2016] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Volvo V40 2012 1.6 T3 Jan 2012 — Jan 2016

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 150 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (6)
Volvo V40 2012 1.6 T4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2016 1.6 Petrol 180 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Volvo V40 2012 1.6 T4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2016 1.6 Petrol 180 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volvo V40 2012 1.6 D2 Jan 2012 — Jan 2016 1.6 Diesel 115 HP 3.6 l/100km Manual (6)
Volvo V40 2015 2.0 T2 Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 2.0 Petrol 122 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Volvo V40 2015 2.0 T3 Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 2.0 Petrol 152 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Volvo V40 2013 2.0 T4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 2.0 Petrol 180 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volvo V40 2013 2.0 T5 Jan 2013 — Dec 2016 2.0 Petrol 213 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volvo V40 2014 2.0 T5 Jan 2014 — Dec 2016

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds

2.0 Petrol 245 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (8)
Volvo V40 2015 2.0 D2 Jan 2015 — Dec 2016

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 120 HP 3.2 l/100km Manual (6)
Volvo V40 2015 2.0 D2 Jan 2015 — Dec 2016

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 120 HP 3.6 l/100km Manual (6)
Volvo V40 2015 2.0 D2 Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 2.0 Diesel 120 HP 3.8 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volvo V40 2012 2.0 D3 Jan 2012 — Jan 2016 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (6)
Volvo V40 2012 2.0 D3 Jan 2012 — Jan 2016 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 5.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volvo V40 2012 2.0 D4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2016 2.0 Diesel 177 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (6)
Volvo V40 2012 2.0 D4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2016 2.0 Diesel 177 HP 5.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volvo V40 2014 2.0 D4 Jan 2014 — Dec 2016 2.0 Diesel 190 HP 3.3 l/100km Manual (6)
Volvo V40 2014 2.0 D4 Jan 2014 — Dec 2016 2.0 Diesel 190 HP 3.8 l/100km Manual (6)
Volvo V40 2014 2.0 D4 Jan 2014 — Dec 2016 2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.2 l/100km Automatic (8)
Volvo V40 2012 2.5 T5 Jan 2012 — Jan 2016

Most powerfull petrol version (254 HP)

2.5 Petrol 254 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volvo V40 2012 reviews
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