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John Bedrow 

Automotive Journalist,

Updated on February 5, 2025

2010 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

The 2010 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design supplies 227 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, courtesy of the 2.5L turbocharged Inline-5 engine. Here, the driver accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds, which is identical to Edmund’s official claim.

2010 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design 0-60 mph time

2009 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

The 2009 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design also houses a 227-hp turbo 4-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. In the test, it managed 0-60 mph in 6.7 seconds, which is the same as KBB’s claim.

2009 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design 0-60 mph time

2008 Volvo S40 2.4L

The 2008 Volvo S40 2.4L makes 168 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque. It does 0-60 mph in 7.7 seconds. Meanwhile, Motortrend disclosed their 0-60 mph timing for the car to be between 6.7 seconds and 8.4 seconds.

2008 Volvo S40 2.4L 0-60 mph time

Model Name

Published 0-60 mph

Real World User 0-60 mph

2010 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

6.7 seconds (Edmunds)

6.7 seconds

2009 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

6.7 seconds (KBB)

6.7 seconds

2008 Volvo S40 2.4L

6.7 seconds-8.4 seconds (MT)

7.7 seconds 

Volvo S40

    Car
    Engine
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    		Source
    		2.5L 5cyl Turbo Inline 5 5A6.4 sec-

    Trim Wise 0-60

    Trims
    Configuration
    0-60 MPH
    		SourceCompare

    T5

    Ranked #1

    		2.5L 5cyl FWD 5A6.4 sec

    T5 R-Design

    Ranked #1

    		2.5L 5cyl FWD 5A6.4 sec

    Base

    Ranked #2

    		2.5L 5cyl FWD 5A6.7 sec

    R-Design

    Ranked #2

    		2.5L 5cyl FWD 5A6.7 sec

    Other Volvo Cars

      Car Name
      Engine
      0-60 MPH
      Top Speed
      		SourceCompare
      		3.0L 6cyl 6A5.9 sec130 mph
      		2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A6.4 sec-
      		2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A6.8 sec- -
      		3.2L 6cyl 6A7.4 sec-
      		3.2L 6cyl 6A7.5 sec-
      		3.2L 6cyl 6A8.6 sec114 mph

      At Carhp, We make sure to deliver the most precise and reliable 0-60 mph timings sourced from a carefully curated selection of reputable sources. Our commitment to accuracy ensures that the 0-60 mph figures listed on our site truly represent the real-world performance capabilities of the vehicles. It's important to note that our comprehensive database comprises data from various sources, and factors such as vehicle weight, tire grip, road conditions, and altitude may influence these figures.