00 1.6 What engine is in the 1.6 Volvo V40? - cosmicjazzer
I'm in the market for a car and have just seen a 1.6 V40 that looks interesting... I've read a few horror stories about the GDI engines that are in some of these V40s and am wondering if the 1.6 is such a beast. The seller wasn't sure... Anyone know?
00 1.6 What engine is in the 1.6 Volvo V40? - jonny10buds
The GDi (Gasoline direct injection) was only available in 1.8 form and was shared with the Mitsubishi Carisma of the same era, it ran a very lean mixture which was great when the engine was new but when carbon deposits built up in the throttle body it caused erratic idle and stalling problems, not a great engine. The 1.6 is a sweet enough engine but a little underpowered in a car the size/weight of a V40.