Volvo S40 Review
Published: 14th May 2006
Volvo S40 Review
The new Volvo S40 made its UK debut in March 2004 replacing the outgoing V40 model. Designed as a 'compact, premium four-door saloon' the new S40 is marketed at the younger customer who demands a 'premium four-door saloon with style, comfort and refinement.
With the introduction of the new S40 Volvo hope to compete with Audi, BMW, & Mercedes-Benz - we tested the S40 2.0D SE to see how Volvo fare within the competitive world of premium compact saloons.
How It Drove - Performance
The Volvo S40D is powered by a four-cylinder, 2.0 litre, turbocharged diesel engine which produces 136bhp at 4000 rpm enabling it to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 9.5 seconds and continue to a top speed of 130 mph.
The 2.0 diesel engine is not the quietest of engines but it does offer good performance and we returned on average approx 50mpg. The 6-speed manual gearbox is smooth and the light gearchange's were effortless.
Volvo S40 Review Road Test Data | |
| Model Reviewed | Volvo S40D SE |
| Body Type | 4-Door Saloon |
| Colour | Brilliant Blue Pearl |
| Performance ~ manufacturers figures | |
| 0 - 62 mph | 8.6 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 130 mph |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Economy ~ manufacturers figures | |
| Urban | 37.2 mpg |
| Extra Urban | 61.4 mpg |
| Combined | 49.6 mpg |
| Insurance Group | 10 |
| Euro NCAP Rating | 5 |
| Warranty | 3-Year/60,000 Mile Warranty |
| Price when tested on the 14/05/06 | £20,538 OTR (Test Car £22,847.13) |
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