Ground clearance Volvo V40

Ground clearance is the distance from the lowest point in the center of the car body to the ground. However, the Volvo V40 manufacturer measures ground clearance as it suits it. This means that the distance from the shock absorbers, engine oil pan or muffler to the asphalt may be less than the stated ground clearance.

An interesting point: car buyers pay special attention to ground clearance, because in our country good ground clearance is a necessity; it will save you from headaches when parking to curbs.

The ride height of the Volvo V40 ranges from 135 to 147 mm. But be careful when going on vacation or returning with shopping: a loaded car will easily lose 2-3 centimeters of ground clearance.

If desired, the ground clearance of any car can be increased using spacers for shock absorbers. The car will become taller. However, it will lose its former stability at high speeds and will lose greatly in maneuverability. The ground clearance can also be reduced; for this, as a rule, it is enough to replace the standard shock absorbers with tuning ones: the handling and stability will immediately please you.

Ground clearance Volvo V40 restyling 2016, hatchback 5 doors, 2nd generation

03.2016 – 06.2019

Packages	Clearance, mm
1.5 T3 Drive-E AT Cross Country Kinetic	145
1.5 T3 Drive-E AT Cross Country Summum	145
2.0 D2 Drive-E AT Cross Country Summum	145
2.0 T4 Drive-E AT Cross Country Momentum	145
2.0 T4 Drive-E AT Cross Country Summum	145
2.0 T4 Drive-E AT AWD Cross Country Momentum	145
2.0 T4 Drive-E AT AWD Cross Country Summum	145
2.0 T5 Drive-E AT AWD Cross Country Momentum	145
2.0 T5 Drive-E AT AWD Cross Country Summum	145

Ground clearance Volvo V40 2012, hatchback 5 doors, 2nd generation

03.2012 – 02.2017

Packages	Clearance, mm
1.5 T3 Drive-E Geartronic Cross Country Momentum	145
1.5 T3 Drive-E Geartronic Cross Country Summum	145
1.5 T3 Drive-E Geartronic Cross Country Ocean Race	145
1.5 T3 Drive-E Geartronic Cross Country Kinetic	145
1.6 D2 Powershift Cross Country Summum	145
1.6 D2 Powershift Cross Country Momentum	145
1.6 D2 Powershift Cross Country Kinetic	145
2.0 D2 Drive-E Geartronic Cross Country Momentum	145
2.0 D2 Drive-E Geartronic Cross Country Summum	145
2.0 T4 AT Cross Country Summum	145
2.0 T4 AT Cross Country Momentum	145
2.0 T4 AT Cross Country Kinetic	145
2.0 T4 AT Cross Country Ocean Race	145
2.0 T4 AT AWD Cross Country Top	145
2.0 T4 AT AWD Cross Country Momentum	145
2.0 T4 AT AWD Cross Country Kinetic	145
2.0 T4 AT AWD Cross Country Ocean Race	145
2.0 T4 Drive-E Geartronic Cross Country Momentum	145
2.0 T4 Drive-E Geartronic Cross Country Summum	145
2.0 T4 Drive-E Geartronic Cross Country Ocean Race	145
2.0 T4 AWD Drive-E Geartronic Cross Country Momentum	145
2.0 T4 Drive-E Geartronic AWD Cross Country Summum	145
2.0 T4 Drive-E Geartronic AWD Cross Country Ocean Race	145
2.0 T5 AT AWD Cross Country Top	145
2.0 T5 AT AWD Cross Country Momentum	145
2.0 T5 AT AWD Cross Country Kinetic	145
2.0 T5 Drive-E Geartronic AWD Cross Country Momentum	145
2.0 T5 Drive-E Geartronic AWD Cross Country Summum	145
2.0 T5 Drive-E Geartronic AWD Cross Country Ocean Race	145
2.5 T5 AT AWD Cross Country Top	145
2.5 T5 AT AWD Cross Country Momentum	145
2.5 T5 AT AWD Cross Country Kinetic	145
2.5 T5 AT AWD Cross Country Ocean Race	145

Ground clearance Volvo V40 restyling 2000, station wagon, 1st generation

04.2000 – 04.2004

Packages	Clearance, mm
1.6MT	147
1.8MT	147
1.8 AT	147
2.0MT	147
2.0 AT	147
2.0T MT	147
2.0T AT	147

Ground clearance Volvo V40 restyling 2016, station wagon, 2st generation

07.2016 – 12.2020

Packages	Clearance, mm
1.5 T2 Kinetic	135
1.5 T2 Navi Edition	135
1.5 T3 Kinetic	135
1.5 T3 Momentum	135
1.5 T3 Registration	135
1.5 T3 Thanks Edition	135
1.5 T3 Classic Edition	135
1.5 T3 Navi Edition	135
1.5 T3 Anniversary Edition	135
1.5 T3 Amazon Blue Edition	135
2.0 D4 Kinetic	135
2.0 D4 Momentum	135
2.0 D4 Registration	135
2.0 D4 Dynamic Edition	135
2.0 D4 Navi Edition	135
2.0 D4 Amazon Blue Edition	135
2.0 D4 R-Design tuned by Polestar	135
2.0 D4 R-Design Polestar Edition	135
2.0 T5 R-Design	135
2.0 T5 R-Design Final Edition	135
Cross Country 1.5 T3 Kinetic	145
Cross Country 2.0 D4 Kinetic	145
Cross Country 2.0 D4 Momentum	145
Cross Country 2.0 D4 Summum	145
Cross Country 2.0 D4 Dynamic Edition	145
Cross Country 2.0 D4 Active Edition	145
Cross Country 2.0 T5 AWD Momentum	145
Cross Country 2.0 T5 AWD Top	145
Cross Country 2.0 T5 AWD Tack Edition	145
Cross Country 2.0 T5 AWD Classic Edition	145

Ground clearance Volvo V40 2013, station wagon, 2nd generation

02.2013 – 06.2016

Packages	Clearance, mm
1.5 T3	135
1.5 T3 SE	135
1.6 T4	135
1.6 T4 SE	135
1.6 Ocean Race Edition	135
1.6 T4 Sports	135
2.0 D4	135
2.0 D4SE	135
2.0 D4 R-Design	135
2.0 T5 R-Design	135
2.0 T5 R-Design Carbon Edition	135
Cross Country 1.5 T3	145
Cross Country 1.6 T4 Nordic	145
Cross Country 2.0 D4	145
Cross Country 2.0 D4 SE	145
Cross Country 2.0 T5 AWD	145
Cross Country 2.0 T5 AWD SE	145

Ground clearance Volvo V40 restyling 2000, station wagon, 1st generation

04.2000 – 04.2004

Packages	Clearance, mm
1.6 MT Classic	147
1.6MT Sport	147
1.6MT Comfort	147
1.8MT Comfort	147
1.8MT Sport	147
1.8 MT Classic	147
1.8i MT Comfort	147
1.8i MT Sport	147
1.8AT Comfort	147
1.8 AT Classic	147
1.8 AT Sports	147
1.9D MT Classic	147
1.9D MT Sport	147
1.9D MT Comfort	147
2.0 MT Classic	147
2.0MT Sport	147
2.0MT Comfort	147
2.0 AT Classic	147
2.0 AT Sports	147
2.0AT Comfort	147
2.0T MT Classic	147
2.0T MT Sport	147
2.0T MT Comfort	147
2.0T AT Comfort	147
2.0T AT Sport	147
2.0T AT Classic	147

Ground clearance Volvo V40 1995, station wagon, 1nd generation

07.1995 – 05.2000

Packages	Clearance, mm
1.6 MT Classic	147
1.6MT Sport	147
1.6MT Comfort	147
1.8 MT Classic	147
1.8MT Sport	147
1.8MT Comfort	147
1.8 AT Classic	147
1.8 AT Sports	147
1.8AT Comfort	147
1.8i MT Classic	147
1.8i MT Sport	147
1.8i MT Comfort	147
1.8i AT Classic	147
1.8i AT Sport	147
1.8i AT Comfort	147
2.0 MT Classic	147
2.0MT Sport	147
2.0MT Comfort	147
2.0 AT Classic	147
2.0 AT Sports	147
2.0AT Comfort	147
2.0T MT Classic	147
2.0T MT Sport	147
2.0T MT Comfort	147
2.0T AT Classic	147
2.0T AT Sport	147
2.0T AT Comfort	147
1.9 T4 MT Classic	147
1.9 T4 MT Sport	147
1.9 T4 MT Comfort	147
1.9 T4 AT Classic	147
1.9 T4 AT Sport	147
1.9 T4 AT Comfort	147
1.9D MT Classic	147
1.9D MT Sport	147
1.9D MT Comfort	147