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Volvo V40 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models, Interior & News

Volvo's V40 five-door, five-seat hatch was born in 2012, after the brand emerged from Ford ownership and into the arms of Chinese industrial giant Geely. 

It forms the entry-point to the still-Swedish made brand, and the range now includes a higher-riding Cross Country model.

Engine choices include four-cylinder diesel and petrol 2.0-litre engines starting from the POA V40 D2 Momentum, along with a five-cylinder turbo petrol unit under the bonnet of the POA V40 D2 Momentum. A much-vaunted all-wheel drive twin-turbo 2.0-litre version known as the Polestar was mooted in 2014, but it hasn't been heard of since.

Volvo V40 Q&As

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Volvo V40 Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Volvo V40 varies based on the trim level you choose. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2019 Hatchback 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO
2019 Wagon 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO
2018 Hatchback 1.5L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO $26,400 $41,250
2018 Wagon 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO $30,580 $42,900
2017 Hatchback 1.5L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO $20,240 $37,840
2017 Wagon 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO $24,420 $39,380
2016 Hatchback 1.5L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO $18,370 $34,540
2016 Wagon 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO $21,670 $32,450
2015 Hatchback 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $19,030 $33,110
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Volvo V40 Dimensions

The dimensions of the Volvo V40 Wagon and Hatchback vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2019 Wagon 1470x1857x4370 mm 145 mm
2019 Hatchback 1439x1857x4369 mm 133 mm
2018 Wagon 1470x1857x4370 mm 145 mm
2018 Hatchback 1439x1857x4369 mm 133 mm
2017 Hatchback 1420x1783x4369 mm 133 mm
2017 Wagon 1470x1857x4370 mm 145 mm
2016 Hatchback 1420x1783x4369 mm 133 mm
2016 Wagon 1458x1857x4370 mm 145 mm
2015 Hatchback 1420x1783x4369 mm 133 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Volvo V40 Dimensions

Volvo V40 Fuel Consumption

The Volvo V40 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel, — and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 4.1L/100km for Hatchback /Diesel for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2019 Hatchback 4.1L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2019 Hatchback 5.6L/100km 1.5L 6 SP AUTO
2019 Wagon 4.5L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2019 Wagon 6.9L/100km 2.0L 8 SP AUTO
2018 Hatchback 4.1L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2018 Hatchback 5.6L/100km 1.5L PULP 6 SP AUTO
2018 Wagon 4.5L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2018 Wagon 6.9L/100km 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO
2017 Hatchback 4.1L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2017 Hatchback 5.6L/100km 1.5L PULP 6 SP AUTO
2017 Wagon 4.5L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2017 Wagon 6.9L/100km 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO
2016 Hatchback 4.1L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2016 Hatchback 5.6L/100km 1.5L PULP 6 SP AUTO
2016 Wagon 4.5L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2016 Wagon 6.9L/100km 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO
2015 Hatchback 4.2L/100km 1.6L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2015 Hatchback 5.6L/100km 1.5L PULP 6 SP AUTO
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Volvo V40 Wheel Size

The Volvo V40 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 205x55 R16 for Hatchback in 2019 with a wheel size that spans from 17x16 inches.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2019 Hatchback 205x55 R16 17x16 inches 205x55 R16 17x16 inches
2019 Wagon 225x45 R17 17x7.5 inches 225x45 R17 17x7.5 inches
2018 Hatchback 205x55 R16 16x7 inches 205x55 R16 16x7 inches
2018 Wagon 225x45 R17 17x7.5 inches 225x45 R17 17x7.5 inches
2017 Hatchback 205x55 R16 16x7 inches 205x55 R16 16x7 inches
2017 Wagon 225x45 R17 17x7.5 inches 225x45 R17 17x7.5 inches
2016 Hatchback 205x55 R16 16x7 inches 205x55 R16 16x7 inches
2016 Wagon 225x45 R17 17.5x7 inches 225x45 R17 17.5x7 inches
2015 Hatchback 205x55 R16 16x7 inches 205x55 R16 16x7 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Volvo V40 Wheel Sizes

Volvo V40 Towing Capacity

The Volvo V40 has maximum towing capacity of 1500kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2019 Hatchback 1300kg 1500kg
2019 Wagon 1500kg 1500kg
2018 Hatchback 1300kg 1500kg
2018 Wagon 1500kg 1500kg
2017 Hatchback 1300kg 1500kg
2017 Wagon 1500kg 1500kg
2016 Hatchback 1300kg 1500kg
2016 Wagon 1500kg 1500kg
2015 Hatchback 1300kg 1500kg
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Volvo V40 Interior

Shown above are interior details for the Volvo V40 2018.