Volvo V40 I or Volvo V40 II?

1995–2004 vs 2012–2019 · Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: V40 I 4,516 mm, V40 II 4,369 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: V40 I 413 l, V40 II 335 l.
Lowest consumption: V40 I 5.3 l/100 km, V40 II 3.8 l/100 km.
Power: V40 I 66–118 kW, V40 II 84–140 kW.
Standard equipment: V40 I 18 items (Base), V40 II 37 items (Kinetic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volvo V40 I1995–2004 · 4 engines · Base, SE, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo V40 II2012–2019 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volvo V40 I1995–2004no listings	Volvo V40 II2012–2019no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,516 mm	Length4,369 mm
Width	Width1,720 mm	Width1,802 mm
Height	Height1,410 mm	Height1,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,550 mm	Wheelbase2,647 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance133 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume413 l	Trunk volume335 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,310 kg	Curb weight1,356 kg–1,440 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank52 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1995–2004	Production years2012–2019
Body type	Body typeWagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines4
Power	Power66–118 kW (90–160 hp)	Power84–140 kW (114–190 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–1.9	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.9 D	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · D2
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.1 s · 2.0T	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · D4
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · Base	Items in the base trim37 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Sport	Items in the top trim37 · Kinetic
Equipment · Comfort4 · 8
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volvo V40 I or Volvo V40 II?

Length: Volvo V40 I 4,516 mm, Volvo V40 II 4,369 mm (a 147 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,550 vs 2,647 mm. Boot: 413 vs 335 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volvo V40 I or Volvo V40 II?

The most frugal Volvo V40 I uses 5.3 l/100 km (1.9 D); the most frugal Volvo V40 II 3.8 l/100 km (D2).

Which is more powerful — Volvo V40 I or Volvo V40 II?

The strongest Volvo V40 I makes 118 kW (160 hp) (2.0T); the strongest Volvo V40 II 140 kW (190 hp) (D4).

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