Volvo S40
Having been through several minor aesthetic tweaks last year, the S40 is back in 2009 without much change. Like the C30, it offers the optional R-Design package. The standard equipment package has also been augmented on each version. It is unfortunate that this automobile is not encountering the expected success, which could push the Göteberg automaker to halt its production. The S40 nonetheless remains a choice vehicle, different and very pleasant to drive.
Volvo S40
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$31,695 |
| Fees | CA$1,715 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$596/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | optional |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (35′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | 205/55R16 |
| Rear tires | 205/55R16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,475 mm (176″) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,453 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,534 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,532 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,453 kg (3,203 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 357 l |
| Fuel tank | 60 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 900 kg (1,984 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 78%(view ratings) |