The Volvo D4A140 engine is a 4-cylinder, 4-liter engine with an in-line layout and 8-valve timing. It is situated beneath the truck cab and has intercooled air, which increases engine efficiency and lowers exhaust gas toxicity.

Compared to 16-valve motors, these motors are dependable, adored by owners of low-cost vehicles, and easy to maintain and repair. There are five mechanical speeds in the transmission.
Specifications
| Engine’s type | diesel |
| Power output, hp / kW | 135-136 / 99-100 |
| Displacement, cc | 4000 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 8 |
| Compression ratio (compression) | 17.5:1 |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 100 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 127 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Turbine | turbo / charge air cooler |
| Euro standards | Euro 2 |
| Cooling | water |
