Volvo V40 1996 1.8i
Volvo V40 1996 1.8 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Volvo V40 1996 1.8i has been produced from June, 1998 to May, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 125 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 174 Nm (Newton metres) on 3750 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 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Volvo V40 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.
Volvo V40 1996 1.8i has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volvo V40 1996 1.8i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volvo V40 1996 1.8i fuel consumption is 6.9 litres per 100km (14.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volvo real everyday fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100 km, which is 22% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volvo V40 fuel consumption.

Volvo V40 1996 1.8i technical data
Model: | Volvo V40 1.8i | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 1998. June ... 2000. May | ||
Engine: | 1834 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 164 g/km |
Power: | 125 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 174 NM ON 3750 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 200 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 (combined) 9.1 (urban) 5.7 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km (28 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 |
Volvo V40 1996 1.8i engine 4G93 GDI DOHC
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 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 | 1834 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 81 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 89 mm |
Compression ratio | 12 : 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 1.8i oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts) More service info |
Power | 120 - 150 HP ON 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 - 180 NM ON 3750 RPM |
Engine manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
Start of production (year) | 1991 |
Duration of production | 23 years |
Engine also used on | Volvo S40 Mitsubishi Carisma Mitsubishi Galant and 2 other models |
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 V40 estate car [1996 - 2000] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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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) |
1.9 Diesel | 95 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |