The Volvo S40 (1996-2000) was offered with 17 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L Petrol | 200 hp | 300 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 8.4 s | 9.7 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.9L Petrol | 200 hp | 300 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 235 km/h | 7.3 s | 9.2 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.9L Petrol | 160 hp | 230 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 9.0 s | 9.5 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.9L Petrol | 160 hp | 230 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 215 km/h | 8.5 s | 8.9 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.9L Petrol | 140 hp | 183 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 10.8 s | 9.3 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 1.9L Petrol | 140 hp | 183 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 205 km/h | 9.7 s | 9.0 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 1.9L Petrol | 136 hp | 190 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 10.7 s | 9.1 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.9L Petrol | 136 hp | 190 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 205 km/h | 9.7 s | 8.4 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 125 hp | 174 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 10.5 s | 6.9 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 122 hp | 170 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 195 km/h | 11.5 s | 8.9 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 122 hp | 170 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 10.5 s | 8.2 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.7L Petrol | 115 hp | 165 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 12.5 s | 9.1 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.7L Petrol | 115 hp | 165 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 195 km/h | 11.0 s | 8.6 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 109 hp | 145 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 12.0 s | 8.0 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 105 hp | 143 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 13.0 s | 8.5 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 95 hp | 190 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 180 km/h | 12.5 s | 5.6 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 90 hp | 176 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 180 km/h | 13.0 s | 6.3 l/100km | 5 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.