Volvo S40 0–60 Times
The Volvo S40 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Volvo S40 is the 2006 Volvo S40 T5 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 93.6 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested Volvo S40 is the 2000 Volvo S40 Sedan, which took 8.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.40 seconds at 86.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Volvo S40 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.17 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.40 seconds at 91.83 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.50sec
2006 T5 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
7.17sec
Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.40sec
@ 91.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.50sec
2000 Sedan
Across 7 verified runs, the Volvo S40 ranges from 6.50 to 8.50 seconds 0–60, with a 7.17-second average.
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Volvo S40 Performance Overview
Across 7 verified tests spanning 2000 to 2006, the Volvo S40 traces a compact sport-sedan performance arc from the late first-generation Phase 1 (VS) into the newer Phase 2 (MS). Early results center on the turbocharged 1.9-liter B4194T, rated at 160 hp, with the 2000 Sedan recording 0-60 in 7.7 seconds and another 2000 Sedan test reaching 8.5 seconds. Those Phase 1 cars averaged 8.1 seconds to 60, establishing the S40 as a gasoline-only, turbocharged package focused more on steady pace than outright acceleration.
The major shift came with the 2004-onward Phase 2 MS cars and the move to the turbocharged 2.5-liter B5254T3 at 218 hp. That change cut the model’s average materially, and the record progressed from the 2005 T5 Sedan’s 6.7-second 0-60 run to the 6.5-second 2006 T5 Sedan, which also posted the line’s quickest quarter-mile at 14.9 seconds @ 93.6 mph. With a 0-60 range running from 6.5 to 8.5 seconds and an overall quarter-mile average of 15.4 seconds at 91.8 mph, the S40’s tested performance today is defined by those final Phase 2 T5 sedans as the quickest production examples in this dataset.
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Volvo S40 0–60 Times by Generation: Phase 1 to Phase 2
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 2 | 2004–2012 | 6.80s | 6.50s — 2006 T5 Sedan | 5 | The Phase 2 generation (2004–2012) averaged 6.80 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2006 T5 Sedan at 6.50 seconds. Output was 218 hp across 2.5L Turbo I-5 configurations. |
| Phase 1 | 1995–2004 | 8.10s | 7.70s — 2000 Sedan | 2 | The Phase 1 generation (1995–2004) averaged 8.10 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2000 Sedan at 7.70 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 1.9L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
Phase 2
2004–2012
Avg 0–60
6.80s
Fastest
6.50s
Tests
5
2006 T5 Sedan
The Phase 2 generation (2004–2012) averaged 6.80 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2006 T5 Sedan at 6.50 seconds. Output was 218 hp across 2.5L Turbo I-5 configurations.
Phase 1
1995–2004
Avg 0–60
8.10s
Fastest
7.70s
Tests
2
2000 Sedan
The Phase 1 generation (1995–2004) averaged 8.10 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2000 Sedan at 7.70 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 1.9L Turbo I-4 configurations.
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Volvo S40 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
7 tests · 3 years
▾
2006 Volvo S40
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.90
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2006 Volvo S40 T5 Sedan
6.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 93.6 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.6 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo I-5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 218 hp
- Torque
- 236 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,340 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H / 18.8 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 7
How we verify Volvo S40 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volvo S40 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Volvo S40 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Volvo S40 performance FAQs
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The 2006 Volvo S40 T5 Sedan runs 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds. That is the quickest 2006 S40 result on record and also the fastest Volvo S40 run overall. This test used the 218-hp turbocharged B5254T3 engine, 236 lb-ft of torque, and all-wheel drive.
The fastest Volvo S40 on record is the 2006 S40 T5 Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. It also holds the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 14.9 seconds with a 93.6 mph trap speed. Across all 7 verified S40 tests, that remains the benchmark.
The fastest stock Volvo S40 is also the overall fastest S40: the 2006 T5 Sedan at 6.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 7 production tests for the model and no modified examples, so the quickest stock result and quickest overall result are the same car.
Across 7 verified Volvo S40 tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 7.17 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 15.4 seconds at 91.8 mph. That gives you a good overall picture of S40 performance across both generations, from the slower early cars to the quicker T5 models.
The Phase 2 Volvo S40, covering the 2004-2012 Second Generation (MS), averages 6.8 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 6.5 seconds by the 2006 T5 Sedan. That makes Phase 2 clearly quicker than the earlier Phase 1 cars overall.
The Phase 1 Volvo S40, the 1995-2004 First Generation (VS), averages 8.1 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests. Its best recorded 0-60 time is 7.7 seconds, while the slowest S40 result overall is an 8.5-second run by a 2000 Sedan.
The fastest Phase 2 Volvo S40 is the 2006 T5 Sedan, with a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds. Within the 2004-2012 Second Generation (MS), that is the quickest verified result. Phase 2 cars were tested with 218 hp and are all turbocharged gasoline models in the runs on record.
The Volvo S40 T5 Sedan averages 6.8 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests, and its best recorded run is 6.5 seconds. The quickest example is the 2006 T5 Sedan. Among all S40 trims with multiple tests, the T5 Sedan is the fastest pattern on record.
The T5 Sedan is notably quicker. Across recorded tests, the T5 Sedan averages 6.8 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best of 6.5 seconds. The standard Sedan averages 8.1 seconds, with a best of 7.7 seconds. That puts the T5 Sedan ahead by 1.3 seconds on average.
Across 7 Volvo S40 tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.4 seconds at 91.8 mph. The quickest quarter-mile run belongs to the 2006 T5 Sedan at 14.9 seconds with a 93.6 mph trap speed. That same car is also the fastest S40 to 60 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volvo S40 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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