2010 Volvo S40
MSRP
$28,995
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Compact
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
10.3
energuide estimate - hwy
7.0
engine type
Gas I5
displacement
2.4L/-TBD-
sae net horsepower @ rpm
168 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
170 @ 4400
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
60
wheelbase
103.9
length, overall
176.2
width, max w/o mirrors
69.7
height, overall
57.2
trunk volume
12.6
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4048
Cruising Range - City
1369.45
Cruising Range - Hwy
2015.05
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1984
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
198
Fuel System
EFI
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.07
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.77
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.19
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.87
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.99
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.25
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Front Tire Size
205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
205/55R16
Front Wheel Size
16 x 16.5
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 16.5
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34.8
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.0 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
38.9
Front Leg Room
41.6
Front Shoulder Room
55.2
Front Hip Room
53.7
Second Head Room
37.2
Second Leg Room
34.4
Second Shoulder Room
54.1
Second Hip Room
50.7
Track Width, Front
60.4
Track Width, Rear
60.3
Min Ground Clearance
5.3
Liftover Height
25.3
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The excellent S40 sedan goes into 2010 with no changes expected. Power comes from a 168-hp 2.4-litre five-cylinder, or an optional 227-hp 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder. The S40 is normally front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is optional on the turbo engine. Transmissions are five- and six-speed manuals, or five-speed automatics. As on all Volvos, safety is the first priority, and the C30 comes loaded to the gills with all the latest technology.

Pros

T5 AWD a little rocket

Cons

Expensive, fragile