This 2.5 MT (144 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Sedan, which was produced by Volvo from 1997 to 2000. In addition to this engine, 22 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 13.4litre |
|---|---|
| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 8litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 10litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70litre |
| Cruising range | from 520 to 880km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Top speed | 205km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 10.2second |
| Displacement | 2435cm3 |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 144bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 400RPM |
| Maximum torque | 206Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3600RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 83mm |
| Stroke | 90mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4720mm |
| Width | 1760mm |
| Height | 1400mm |
| Wheelbase | 2660mm |
| Front track | 1520mm |
| Rear track | 1470mm |
| Ground clearance | 140mm |
| Kerb weight | 1430kg |
| Gross weight | 1890kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 470litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 470litre |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Helical springs |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 16.1 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 9.6 litres / 100km |
| Average | 12 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.