Volvo V40 2012 D4

Volvo V40 2012 2.0 diesel description

Hatchback Volvo V40 2012 D4 has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2016. It has five-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 177 horsepower on 3500 rpm and torque 400 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and Garrett GTC1446VZ turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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This Volvo V40 2.0 engine oil type is 0W-30 and oil capacity is 5.9 litres.

Volvo V40 2012 D4 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Volvo V40 2012 D4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 215 km/h.

Volvo V40 2012 D4 fuel consumption is 5.2 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (19.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 6.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1180 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1440 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volvo real everyday fuel consumption is 6.3 litres per 100 km, which is 21% 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.

With the same engine there is also Volvo V40 version with manual gearbox (Volvo V40 2012 2.0 D4 MT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.3 seconds later (in 8.6 seconds), but more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 17 % - 4.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 5.9 litres per 100 km.
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 D4 technical data

Model: Volvo V40 D4
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2012. January ... 2016. January 
Engine: 1984 cm3 Diesel, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: 136 g/km
Power: 177 HP ON 3500 RPM Torque: 400 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 215 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.2 (combined) 6.9 (urban) 4.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.3 l/100km (37.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres (16.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.37m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.45m (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: 2040 kg

Volvo V40 2012 D4 engine D5204T

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 1984 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 77 mm
Compression ratio 16.5 : 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.

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Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Volvo V40 2012 D4 oil type 0W-30
Oil capacity 5.9 litres (6.2 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 177 HP ON 3500 RPM
Torque 400 NM ON 1750 RPM
Start of production (year) 2009
Duration of production 4 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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