2005-2008 Volvo S40 and V50: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Volvo 40/50 series include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 103.9 | 103.9 |
| Overall Length, in. | 175.9 | 177.7 |
| Overall Width, in. | 69.7 | 69.7 |
| Overall Height, in. | 57.2 | 57.2 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3084 | 3269 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 14.3 | 62.7 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 16.3 | 15.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.9 | 38.9 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.6 | 41.6 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.2 | 38.1 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 34.4 | 34.4 |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Both S40 and V50 use 5-cylinder engines. Base 2.4i models have a 168-hp 2.4-liter, and T5s have a turbocharged 218-hp 2.5-liter. Manual transmission is standard, a 5-speed on 2.4i, a 6-speed on T5. A 5-speed automatic with manual shift gate is optional on all.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I5 | 2.4 / 149 | 168 | 170 | 5-speed manual: 22/29 5-speed automatic: 22/30 |
5-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: -- |
| Turbocharged dohc I5 | 2.5 / 154 | 218 | 236 | 6-speed manual: 21/29 5-speed automatic: 21/29 |
6-speed manual: 20.3 5-speed automatic: 20.6 |
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Built In: Belgium
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front- or all-wheel drive








