The D3, which costs just £1,250 more thn the base car, has a five-cylinder 2.0-litre diesel engine, Volvo’s own, in place of the D2’s 1.6-litre which is bought in from Ford.

The D3 and D4 remain the same as before, but the D2 base model has been upsized. Instead of the 1.6-liter turbodiesel, it shared with the S60 eco models, the V40 now has a 2-liter with 120 PS and ...

We test new-for-2016 Volvo V40 Driven in popular D3 engine spec With R-Design trim level The Volvo V40 has been with us since summer 2012 and has gone on to become something of a sleeper hit for ...

The Volvo V40 is a luxury hatchback that is available with a 2.0 litre, mated to a 6 speed automatic transmission. It is offered in two variants, Volvo V40 D3 Kinetic an Volvo V40 D3 R-Design. The ...

At a glance, the V40 engine line-up is easy to understand. There are D2, D3 and D4 diesel engines complemented by T2, T3, T4 and T5 petrol options. In time all V40s will be powered by 2.0-litre ...

The V40 deserves to be a huge hit. Stunning looks and decent performance combined with safety innovations and low CO2 emissions make it a talented all-rounder. It’s not perfect, and the high ...

Read the definitive used Volvo V40 2012 - 2019 review from What Car?. We tell you what you need to know before you buy.

Engine and gearbox > The engines for the Volvo V40 line vary heavily and escalate in power (T2, T3, T4, T5 for petrols and D2, D3, D4 for diesels). Neither manual nor automatic gearbox options are ...

Mercedes A180 CDI vs Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Both the Mercedes A-class and Volvo V40 Cross Country are stylish and come packed with tech. But, which one would you rather be seen driving in?

In short, the V40 looks good, drives well and also makes the grade as a practical family car – it’s a capable all-rounder that’s definitely worth a closer look. Model: Volvo V40 D3 SE Nav ...

The Volvo V40 has been with us since summer 2012 and has gone on to become something of a sleeper hit for the Swedes, accounting for 39% of all Volvos sold in the UK in 2015. It was the right car ...

Mercedes A180 CDI vs Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Both the Mercedes A-class and Volvo V40 Cross Country are stylish and come packed with tech. But, which one would you rather be seen driving in ...