Volvo S40 FWD

20002011 · 32 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
23
Best
24

The Volvo S40 FWD has been tested by the EPA across 32 different configurations spanning model years 2000 through 2011. Over this period, the S40 FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2011
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,500213024MPG
2010
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,500213024MPG
2010
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,500203124MPG
2010
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
2010
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
2009
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,600192823MPG
2009
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,600192823MPG
2009
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
2009
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,500203124MPG
2008
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,000202823MPG
2008
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,000202823MPG
2008
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,000192823MPG
2008
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2007
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2007
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,000202823MPG
2007
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150182722MPG
2007
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2006
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2006
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2006
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2006
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2005
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2005
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2005
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150192922MPG
2005
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2004
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2004
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2004
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,000192823MPG
2003
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2002
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2001
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2000
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,300192621MPG

Historical Efficiency

2011
24
2010
24
2009
24
2008
23
2007
23
2006
23
2005
22
2004
23
2003
22
2002
22
2001
23
2000
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (S40 FWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volvo S40 FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2011
1
2009
1
2008
1
2007
1
2004
4
2003
1
2001
2
2000
1
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