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S40
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2008 Volvo S40 specifications
Airbags
Front - Driver and Passenger: Std
Side Curtain: Std
Side - Front: Std
Body
Generic Type: Car
Vehicle Size: Small
Rear Roof Profile: Trunk
No Side Doors: 4
Sunroof/Moonroof: Opt
Convertible Top: No
Brakes
Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
Rear Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
Diameter - Front: 11.8 in
Diameter - Rear: 10.9 in
ABS: Std
Traction Control: Std
EBD: Std
Chassis
Chassis Type: Unitized Body/Frame
Engine Position: Front
Controls
Adjustable Steering - Tilt: Std
Adjustable Steering - Telescope: Std
Convenience
Power Windows: Std
Power Door Locks: Std
Rear window defogger: Std
Remote Lock/Unlock: Std
Smart Key - Keyless Operation: Opt
Homelink Transmitter: Opt
Parking assistance - Rear: Opt
Parking assistance - Front: Opt
Driveline
Driven Wheels: AWD
Final Drive Ratio: 4.2
Driving Aids
Cruise Control: Std
Energy Storage
Fuel Capacity (gallons): 15.9 gal
Engine
Configuration: I
Block Material: Aluminum
Head Material: Aluminum
Cylinders: 5
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Displacement: 2.5 l ( 2521 cc )
Bore: 83.3 mm
Stroke: 90 mm ( 90.0 mm )
Max. Power: 227 bhp
Max. Power @RPM: 5000
Max. Torque: 236 lbft
Max. Torque @RPM: 4800
Compression Ratio: 10.3
Entertainment
Radio - AM/FM: Std
Radio - Satellite: Std
CD - Single: Std
CD - Changer: Opt
MP3 CD Playback: Std
Auxiliary Audio Input: Std
Exterior
Side Mirrors - Power: Std
Side Mirrors - Heated: Std
Side Mirrors - Auto dimming: Opt
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight: 3518 lb
Wheelbase: 103.9 in
Height - Body: 57.9 in
Width - Body: 69.7 in
Length: 175.9 in
Front Track: 60.9 in
Rear Track: 60.8 in
Ground Clearance: 5.3 in
Coefficient of Drag: 0.3
Fuel Economy
EPA City (mpg): 18
EPA Hwy (mpg): 26
HVAC
Air Conditioning: Std
Automatic Climate Control - 3 Zone: Std
Infotainment
Navigation System: Opt
Steering wheel audio controls: Std
Instrumentation
Tachometer: Std
Trip Computer: Std
Outside Temperature: Std
Compass: Opt
Interior Dimensions
Head Room - 1st Row: 38.9 in
Head Room - 2nd Row: 37.2 in
Shlder Room - 1st Row: 55.2 in
Shlder Room - 2nd Row: 54.1 in
Hip Room - 1st Row: 53.7 in
Hip Room - 2nd Row: 50.7 in
Leg Room - 1st Row: 41.6 in
Leg Room - 2nd Row: 34.4 in
Seating Positions - 1st Row: 2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row: 3
Cargo Volume: 12.6 cu ft
Lighting
Headlamps - Halogen: Std
Headlamp Type: Halogen
Daytime Running Lights: Std
Headlamp washer: Opt
Fog Lamps - Front: Std
Powertrain
Powertrain: Internal Combustion
Safety
Tire pressure monitoring: Std
Anti Theft Deterrent: Std
Seating
Rows of Seats: 2
Seat Material: Cloth
Seats - Leather: Opt
Seats - Cloth: Std
Power Adjustable Seats - 1st Row Driver Side: Std
Power Adjustable Seats - 1st Row Passenger Side: Opt
Heated Seats - 1st Row: Opt
Memory Seats - 1st Row: Opt
Steering
Steering Type: rack-and-pinion
Turning Circle: 34.9 ft
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type: MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - Type: Multilink
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Forward Gears: 5
Ratios: 3.07 / 1.77 / 1.19 / 0.87 / 0.7
Reverse Gear Ratio: 5.1
Wheels / Tires
Wheel Type - Alloy: Std
Wheel Type: Alloy
Tire Size F (,R): 205/55R16