Volvo V40 1996 T4
Volvo V40 1996 1.9 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Volvo V40 1996 T4 has been produced from September, 1997 to May, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 200 horsepower on 5200 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volvo V40 1996 - 2000 version and torque 300 Nm (Newton metres) on 2400 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 and MHI TD04L14T turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 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 1.9 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.
Volvo V40 1996 T4 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volvo V40 1996 T4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volvo V40 1996 T4 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.7 litres per 100km (10.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 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 V40 fuel consumption.

Volvo V40 1996 T4 technical data
Model: | Volvo V40 T4 | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 1997. September ... 2000. May | ||
Engine: | 1855 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 233 g/km |
Power: | 200 HP ON 5200 RPM | Torque: | 300 NM ON 2400 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 (combined) 13.5 (urban) 7.5 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km (24.8 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 |
Volvo V40 1996 T4 engine B4194T
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.Engine displacement | 1855 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 81 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 90 mm |
Compression ratio | 8.5 : 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 T4 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) More service info |
Power | 200 HP ON 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 NM ON 2400 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1997 |
Duration of production | 3 years |
Engine also used on | Volvo S40 |
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) |