Is Volvo V40 diesel a good car?
The Volvo V40 is a worthy alternative to upmarket family hatchbacks such as the Mercedes A-Class, Audi A3, and VW Golf. The diesel models are suited to longer motorway journeys, and what’s more, the V40 has an excellent stereo system and comfortable seats helping make those long journeys more bearable.
What is the difference between Volvo V40 D2 and D3?
The D2 is sweet, smooth and slightly slow but the D3 really peps the V40 up. The D3 has more outright shove, of course, with 150 horsepower as opposed to D2’s 115, but there’s more to it than that.
What is a Volvo D3 engine?
Volvo Penta D3 is an in-line 5-cylinder, 2.4-liter diesel engine with an aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head, using common-rail with piezo-electric injectors, double overhead camshafts, and Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT). This contributes to excellent operating economy, high reliability and long-term durability.
What engine is in a Volvo V40 D3?
The manufacturer has powered it with a 2.0-litre diesel engine that has displacement capacity of 1984cc. It carries 5-cylinders, twenty valves and is paired with a 6-speed geartronic automatic transmission gearbox.
When did the first Volvo V40 come out?
The Volvo V40 is just such a car. We’re looking at the model that was first launched in 2012, though the focus here is on the versions produced in the 2014 to 2016 period, a time when the Swedish brand was gradually introducing its own ‘Drive-E’ engine technology.
What are the safety features of a Volvo V40?
V40 drivers benefit from a whole suite of safety kit, including an airbag that pops out from under the rear edge of the bonnet to protect pedestrians from striking the base of the windscreen and City Safe, a system that has the ability to bring the car to a halt if you get too close to the vehicle in front.
Is the boot of a Volvo V40 commodious?
The V40’s boot isn’t as commodious as its main competition, though. There’s a narrow opening that doesn’t help with loading awkward objects, such as a pram, and there’s a noticeable step in the floor when the rear seats are folded down.
Is the Volvo V40 similar to a Ford Focus?
True, the Volvo V40 does share a lot in common with a contemporary Ford Focus, but that’s not a bad base to start from, and you’ll find few clues to the V40’s mainstream heritage by simply sitting in it.