Volvo V40 1996 1.8

Volvo V40 1996 1.7 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volvo V40 1996 1.8 has been produced from June, 1996 to May, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.7 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 165 Nm (Newton metres) on 4100 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 280 000 and 480 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Volvo V40 1.7 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.4 litres.

Volvo V40 1996 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volvo V40 1996 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volvo V40 1996 1.8 fuel consumption is 9.1 litres per 100km (11 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volvo real everyday fuel consumption is 9.9 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volvo V40 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Volvo V40 version with manual gearbox (Volvo V40 1996 1.7 1.8 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.5 seconds faster (in 11 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 8.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.5 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 8.4 litres per 100 km.
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Volvo V40 1996

Volvo V40 1996 1.8 technical data

Model: Volvo V40 1.8
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1996. June ... 1999. May 
Engine: 1731 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 115 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 165 NM ON 4100 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 190 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.1 (combined) 12.8 (urban) 6.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100km (23.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.48m (length) 1.72m (width) 1.41m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 413 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1421 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1740 kg

Volvo V40 1996 1.8 engine B4184S

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 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 1731 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80 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 1996 1.8 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.4 litres (5.7 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 6.3 litres (6.7 quarts)
Power 115 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 165 NM ON 4100 RPM
Start of production (year) 1995
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Volvo S40

All Volvo V40 estate car [1996 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Volvo V40 1999 1.6 Mai 1999 — Mai 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 109 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo V40 1996 1.7 1.8 Jun 1996 — Mai 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.7 Petrol 115 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo V40 1996 1.7 1.8 Jun 1996 — Mai 1999 1.7 Petrol 115 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo V40 1999 1.8 Mai 1999 — Mai 2000 1.8 Petrol 122 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo V40 1999 1.8 Mai 1999 — Mai 2000 1.8 Petrol 122 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo V40 1998 1.8i Jun 1998 — Mai 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 125 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo V40 1999 1.9 2.0 Mai 1999 — Mai 2000 1.9 Petrol 136 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo V40 1999 1.9 2.0 Mai 1999 — Mai 2000 1.9 Petrol 136 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo V40 1996 1.9 2.0 Jun 1996 — Mai 1999 1.9 Petrol 140 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo V40 1996 1.9 2.0 Jun 1996 — Mai 1999 1.9 Petrol 140 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo V40 1998 1.9 2.0 T Jan 1998 — Mai 2000 1.9 Petrol 160 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo V40 1998 1.9 2.0 T Jan 1998 — Mai 2000 1.9 Petrol 160 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo V40 1997 1.9 T4 Sep 1997 — Mai 2000

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds

1.9 Petrol 200 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo V40 1997 1.9 T4 Sep 1997 — Mai 2000

Most powerfull petrol version (200 HP)

1.9 Petrol 200 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo V40 1997 1.9 TD Jan 1997 — Jan 1999 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo V40 1999 1.9 D Jan 1999 — Mai 2000

Most powerfull diesel version (95 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 95 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo V40 1996 reviews
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