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2005 Volvo S40
S40 2.4L Manual
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25 votes
2006 Hyundai Tiburon
Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
2005 Volvo S40
S40 2.4L Manual
2006 Hyundai Tiburon
Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd M...
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Subcompact
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I5 Gas I4
Displacement
2.4L/- TBD - 2.0L/121
Fuel System
EFI MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
168 @ 6000 138 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 4400 136 @ 4500
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type
5 5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.07 3.46
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.77 2.05
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.19 1.39
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.87 1.06
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 0.84
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.99 3.25
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.25 4.06
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 30
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
  90
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.5 3.2
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3016 2898
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000  
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200  
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
.75  
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
.51  
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-wheel 4-wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x - TBD - 11.0 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.9 x - TBD - 10.2 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
205/55R16 P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
205/55R16 P205/55R16
Spare Tire Size
Compact T125/70R16
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact 16 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel  
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Speed Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.3 13.5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9 2.6
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.9 35.8
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.9 14.5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
103.9 99.6
Length, Overall (in)
175.9 173.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.7 69.3
Height, Overall (in)
57.2 52.4
Tread Width, Front (in)
60.4 58.7
Tread Width, Rear (in)
60.3 58.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.3  
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
  14.8
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.3  
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
92 81.9
Front Head Room (in)
38.9 38.0
Front Leg Room (in)
41.6 43.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.2 53.9
Front Hip Room (in)
53.7 51.6
Second Head Room (in)
37.2 34.1
Second Leg Room (in)
34.4 29.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.1 50.6
Second Hip Room (in)
50.7 44.7
Summary
Vehicle Name
S40 Tiburon
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 2 Door Hatchback Coupe