2008 Volvo S40 Summary

2008 Volvo S40

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2008 Volvo S40 4dr FWD Sedan shown
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2008 Volvo S40

Kelley Blue Book Retail $12,250–$13,150  

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MPG City: 18 – 20 Highway: 26 – 28

Available Engines

168-hp, 2.4-liter I-5 (premium)
227-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (premium)

Transmissions

5-speed automatic w/auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.7) 14 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

Lightly restyled
T5 engine gains power
Cabin storage increased
Front- or all-wheel drive
New safety features
Wagon version (V50) offered
 

What We Like

+Rich feel
+Nimble
+Relative interior space
+Safety features galore
+Blind-spot detection option
+Large trunk opening
 

What We Don't

-T5 manual transmission discontinued
-Below-average reliability
-Side-impact crash test could be better
-Premium gas preferred
-Backseat a bit tight
 
Volvo's smallest sedan, the compact S40, comes in 2.4i and T5 trim levels, the latter offered in all- as well as front-wheel drive. A few years past a full redesign, the S40 and its V50 wagon sister have been substantially freshened for 2008. The exterior is refinished, cabin storage is improved and there are new safety and convenience features. The T5 gets more power from the same engine but loses its choice of transmissions. Competitors include the Audi A3, Subaru WRX and Volkswagen GTI.  Read More

3 Available S40 Trims

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    Original MSRP
2.4i 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
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$24,365
T5 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
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$28,515
T5 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
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$30,365
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