Volvo V40 (2012–2019)

The Volvo V40 is a small family car (C-segment in Europe) manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 2012 to 2019.[1] It was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and was on sale in Europe between 2012 and 2019.[4][5]

Volvo V40
V40 D3 equipped with the Designpaket (Design Package) (Germany; pre-facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo Cars
Production2012–2019[1]
Model years2013–2019
Assembly
Designer
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car / Subcompact executive car (C)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformVolvo P1
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,647 mm (104.2 in)[3]
Length4,369 mm (172.0 in)[3]
Width1,802 mm (70.9 in)[3]}}
Height1,445 mm (56.9 in)[3]
Curb weight1,357–1,498 kg (2,992–3,303 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor

Models

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Interior

The V40 was designed by American Chris Benjamin, the interior is the work of Pontus Fontaeus, and was the last Volvo to be designed under Steve Mattin, before he departed the company. It is built on the Global C platform with modifications to the electric power steering, and revised spring and damper settings.[5]

The engine lineup at launch are: two petrol engines; a 1.6 litre EcoBoost I4 producing either 150 or 180 hp, dependent on specification, and a 2.5 litre Volvo B525 I5 producing 254 hp, and two diesel engines; a 1.6 litre PSA Peugeot Citroën / Ford Duratorq engine, which produces 115 hp, whilst only emitting 94 g/km of CO2,[6] and a 2.0 litre I5 Volvo diesel engine available in two versions, 150 hp and 177 hp.[7] In some countries, the V40 T5 uses a 2.0 litre I5 (B5204T9) producing 213 hp @ 6000 rpm and 300 nm from 2,700 to 5,000 rpm.

From the model year of 2014, Volvo has begun fitting its in-house developed Drive E (VEA) diesel and petrol engines to the V40. As of January 2015, these engines are available in the new V40 D4 (replacing the previous five cylinder D4) and V40 T5 (replacing the petrol five cylinder T5). Also available is the IntelliSafe safety precrash system.

Available in both the V40 and V40 Cross Country bodies, the D4 Drive E includes a four-cylinder twin turbo diesel engine rated 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) and 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft), a six speed manual transmission tuned for improved fuel economy, pressure feedback from each fuel injector, reduced friction, and a smart valve solution on the cooling system for a more rapid heat up phase after a cold start.

The T5 Drive-E includes a four-cylinder turbo petrol engine rated 243 PS (179 kW; 240 hp) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft), with eight speed automatic transmission.[8][9]

These new engines replace the older, but identically branded, five cylinder engines. After introduction of the VEA D4 and T5, the 1.6 D2 and 2.0 five cylinder D3 are replaced with VEA 2.0 D2 and D3 engines. The 1.6 EcoBoost and 2.0 five cylinder are replaced with VEA 2.0 T2, T3, and T4 engines. For some petrol automatic models, a de stroked version of the VEA 2.0, with 1.5 litre displacement, is used for T2 and T3.

Pre-facelift

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2016 facelift

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A facelifted V40 made an appearance. This new version of the V40 includes the Thor's hammer headlights on all variants of V40, as featured on the XC90 II, S90 II and V90 II. Also added the option opened for straw patterns on the interior seats.

Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–2019)

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The Cross Country is a version of the Volvo V40 with protective body panels, bigger wheels and tyres along with an increased ride height. Its T4 and T5 petrol variants feature Haldex Gen-5 All Wheel Drive as an option, along with hill descent control. The V40 Cross Country is equipped with more powerful engines than the regular V40.[10][11][12][13]

Engines

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Petrol engines
Model Engine code Year(s) Power Torque at rpm Displacement Comment
T2[3] B4164T3 2012–2015 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1600–4000 1,596 cc (97.4 in3) EcoBoost
T3[3] B4164T3 2012–2015 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1600–4000 1,596 cc (97.4 in3) EcoBoost
T4[3] B4164T 2012–2015 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1600–5000 1,596 cc (97.4 in3) EcoBoost
T4 B5204T8 2012–2015 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 2700–4200 1,984 cc (121.1 in3) VME
T5 B5254T14 2013–2015 249 PS (183 kW; 246 hp) 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) at 1800–4200 2,497 cc (152.4 in3) VME
T5 B5254T12 2013–2015 254 PS (187 kW; 251 hp) 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) at 1800–4800 2,497 cc (152.4 in3) VME, AWD Only
T2[14] B4154T5 2016–2019 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 1600–3500 1,498 cc (91.4 in3) VEA, Automatic models only
T3[14] B4154T6 2015–2019 152 PS (112 kW; 150 hp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1700–4000 1,498 cc (91.4 in3) VEA, Automatic models only
T2[14] B4204T38 2015–2019 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 1100–3500 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) VEA
T3[14] B4204T37 2015–2019 152 PS (112 kW; 150 hp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1300–4000 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) VEA
T4[14] B4204T19 2015–2019 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1300–4000 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) VEA
T4[14] B4204T41 2015–2019 248 PS (182 kW; 245 hp) 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1500–4800 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) VEA
T5[14] B4204T11 2015–2019 248 PS (182 kW; 245 hp) 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1500–4800 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) VEA
Diesel engines
Model Engine code Year(s) Power Torque at rpm Displacement Comment
D2[3] D4162T 2012–2015 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 1750–2500 1,560 cc (95.2 in3) PSA DV6
D3[3] D5204T6 2012–2015 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1500–2750 1,984 cc (121.1 in3) VD5
D4[3] D5204T4 2012–2015 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1750–2750 1,984 cc (121.1 in3) VD5
D2[14] D4204T8 2015–2019 121 PS (89 kW; 119 hp) 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1500–2250 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) VEA
D3[14] D4204T9 2015–2019 152 PS (112 kW; 150 hp) 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1750–3000 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) VEA
D4[14] D4204T14 2015–2019 192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1750–2500 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) VEA

The 1.5 petrol VEA is a de stroked version of the 2.0 petrol VEA, with matching bores of 82.0mm, but the 1.5 having a stroke of 70.9mm compared to the 2.0 stroke of 93.2mm[14]

Awards

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  • Best Executive Hatch, at the Scottish Car of the Year awards in 2012, which was held in Glasgow, Scotland on 14 October 2012.
  • Auto Express Safety Award 2013, held at Grand Connaught Rooms, London on 2 July 2013.[15]
  • Best Medium Family Car and 2013 Car of the Year, by the motoring website Carsite.co.uk on 2 July 2013.[16]

References

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