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2011 Volvo S40

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Rating7.3

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Subcompact Sedan
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$27,750 - $31,150
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

The refined engine with high fuel efficiency

Rivals have bigger fuel tanks

Base 2.4i trim dropped

Biggest trunk in the competition

Unintuitive navigation system

The all-wheel-drive system is no more

Comfortable ride quality

Lacks the luxury panache

Specs & Features

$27,750

price

227 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

236 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

5-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.5L 5cyl FWD 5A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the compact sedan segment, the 2011 Volvo S40 Sedan is a direct competitor to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan, the BMW 3 Series Sedan, and the Audi A4 Sedan. The S40 starts off at an MSRP of $27,750, going all up to $31,150, with 2 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 2.5L Turbo Inline-5 engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission, producing 227 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the S40 manages a 0-60 of 6.7 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 24 MPG.

Buying Advice

The base T5 trim has a better value than the upper T5 R-Design provided the Climate Package and the Preferred Package are selected. If you want a navigation system and an upgraded sound system, the Multimedia Package is available as well. Furthermore, optional rear park assist and blind spot information system are worth considering as well.

Trims

    Base
    $27,750 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 5cyl FWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 227 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 236 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg
    T5
    $27,750 onwards
    • Black Matte Carbon interior trim
    • Semi-aniline quilted leather
    • Unique exhaust tips
    R-Design
    $31,150 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 5cyl FWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 227 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 236 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg
    T5 R-Design
    $31,150 onwards
    • Cloth/Leather Seat trim
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof

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7.3
2011 Volvo S40

Price

$27,750- $31,150

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.3

Horsepower

227 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

236 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

Capacity

5

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2011 Volvo S40 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		6.4 sec--
    		5.2 sec13.9 sec-
    		7.05 sec12.8 sec175 mph
    2011 Audi A4

    Ranked #4

    		7.1 sec15.6 sec130 mph
    		8.2 sec16.2 sec-
    		8.8 sec16.4 sec114 mph
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    2011 Volvo S40 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		21 mpg30 mpg24 mpg15.9 gal.333.9/477 mi.
      2011 Audi A4

      Ranked #1

      		22 mpg30 mpg26 mpg17.2 gal.376.2/513 mi.
      		21 mpg31 mpg24 mpg18.5 gal.388.5/536.5 mi.
      		20 mpg27 mpg22 mpg17.1 gal.342/461.7 mi.
      		20 mpg27 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.338/456.3 mi.
      		18 mpg26 mpg21 mpg17.4 gal.313.2/452.4 mi.

      2011 Volvo S40 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		176.2 in.69.7 in.57.2 in.5 in.103.9 in.
        		185.6 in.72.4 in.56.7 in.4.3 in.106.4 in.
        2011 Audi A4

        Ranked #2

        		185.2 in.71.9 in.56.2 in.4.2 in.110.6 in.
        		182.3 in.69.7 in.56.9 in.4.5 in.108.7 in.
        		180.3 in.70.9 in.56.1 in.5.7 in.107.4 in.
        		180.3 in.68.5 in.58.1 in.6.1 in.103.1 in.

        2011 Volvo S40 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		12.6 cu.ft.92 cu.ft.31.2 cu.ft.
          		14 cu.ft.94.5 cu.ft.72.6 cu.ft.
          2011 Audi A4

          Ranked #2

          		12 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
          		12.4 cu.ft.88.2 cu.ft.25.7 cu.ft.
          		13.3 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.
          		11.3 cu.ft.94.6 cu.ft.-

          2011 Volvo S40 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            		SourceCompare
            		31.2 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.31.2 cu.ft.
            		25.7 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.25.7 cu.ft.
            2011 Audi A4

            Ranked #3

            		57.9 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
            		15.9 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.
            		-11.3 cu.ft.-
            		72.6 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.72.6 cu.ft.

            2011 Volvo S40 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		2000 lbs.1087 lbs.3338 lbs.
              		2000 lbs.1157 lbs.3075 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.850 lbs.3400 lbs.
              2011 Audi A4

              Ranked #3

              		-1058 lbs.3527 lbs.
              		--3560 lbs.
              		-949 lbs.3527 lbs.

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