I don't get it!

G.V.W.R=? What does the R stand for? Is this Kg or lbs?

My stick say's g.v.w.r 3920 front 2090 rear 1870. MY 2000 S40

Carlos sticker say's g.v.w.r 3920 front 2096 rear 1870 MY 2001 S40

How does his front weight 6 more?

Why does everything say the 2001MY are 2760lbs while the 2000's weight is 2998lbs????????

So if G.V.W =3920lbs isn't that much more than the quoted 2700-3000lbs for the car? Let not even talk about Kg, isn't that much more than lbs?

I read the 2000MY hand book and it say's something like 4180lbs for the S40 and 4380lbs for the V40.

Can someone enlighten me on this subject?

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating refers to the maximum loaded weight of a vehicle. In other words, the manufacturer's recommended maximum weight when the vehicle is fully loaded with people, cargo, etc. The Curb Weight refers to the unlade weight of just the car itself. The 2001 S40's curb weight is 2767lbs. Therefore, the difference between the curb weight and the gross vehicle weight represents maximum payload. The front and rear numbers represent the distribution of this weight. As for differences in MY weights, I would assume that could be the result of slight differences in specifications or materials used from year to year. Hope this helps.

Are there any stickers that might say how much the car weighs?

Anthony,

That I don't know. You might want to check the model plate (located under the hood on the left front fender). Also, try looking in the manual. I know that the owner's manual for our S70 has a couple of pages dedicated to vehicle specifications and includes curb weight. The Volvo website lists the curb weight for the 2001 S40 at 2767lbs. while the 2001 V40 weighs in at 2822lbs.