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2008 Volvo S40 Overview

Likes:

  • Quiet, refined interior
  • Interior styling is fashionable and functional
  • Agility combined with the poise of a larger car
  • Easy maneuverability and parking
  • Available safety features

Dislikes:

  • Top T5 models can be pricey when optioned up
  • Choppy ride in T5
  • Lack of manual transmission

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

To bring you this review covering the 2008 Volvo S40, the experts at TheCarConnection.com have read what some of the most respected reviewers have to say, then TheCarConnection.com’s editors added their own firsthand driving experience with the new S40. Likes ...

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Full Review

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

Fresh and modern at its 2004 introduction, the 2008 Volvo S40 welcomes exterior and interior tweaks to keep it competitive and address some niggles with the interior. With an exterior described by Car and Driver as “athletic, highlighted by short overhangs and bulging fenders,”...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.4L Man FWD $24,365 / $22,903 City: 20
Hwy: 28
2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.4L Man FWD w/Snrf $24,365 / $22,903 City: 20
Hwy: 28
2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.4L Auto FWD $24,365 / $22,903 City: 20
Hwy: 28
2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.4L Auto FWD w/Snrf $24,365 / $22,903 City: 20
Hwy: 28
2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.5T Auto FWD $28,515 / $26,804 City: 19
Hwy: 27
2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.5T Auto FWD w/Snrf $28,515 / $26,804 City: 19
Hwy: 27
2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.5T Auto AWD $30,365 / $28,543 City: 18
Hwy: 26
2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.5T Auto AWD w/Snrf $30,365 / $28,543 City: 18
Hwy: 26

Other Choices:

The 2008 Volvo S40 occupies an in-between price range, so it competes with luxury-brand rivals as well as affordable alternatives. The Acura TSX, which includes the superior service of Acura dealerships, has especially nimble handling, a good ride, and impressive fuel efficiency, but its backseat is somewhat cramped. Another possibility is the Subaru Impreza; in its base 2.5i form, it’s a much more affordable alternative, with standard all-wheel drive and performance from its horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine similar to the base five in the Volvo. And the Impreza WRX offers performance that rivals the T5, at a lower price. The Saab 9-3 is another alternative, bringing good, sharp handling and decent performance, but its ride can be choppy and its interior isn’t especially roomy. The Jetta may provide the most value in this class for those who are completely practically minded. Its five-cylinder engine offers performance that’s very comparable to that in the standard 2.4i model, with similar equipment and a backseat that’s a bit roomier, at a price that’s close to $10,000 less. That said, if safety features are the priority and you’re willing to pay the extra money for them as options, the S40 is unbeatable.

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