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 6.5 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 8.5 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
6.5sec
2006 T5 Sedan
Average 0–60
7.17sec
Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.40sec
@ 91.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.5sec
2000 Sedan
Across 7 verified runs, the Volvo S40 ranges from 6.5 to 8.5 seconds 0–60, with a 7.17-second average.
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Volvo S40 0–60 times by model year
7 tests · 3 years
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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
6.5sec 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
- 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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The quickest Volvo S40 on record is the 2006 Volvo S40 T5 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.90 seconds at 93.6 mph.
The slowest recorded Volvo S40 is the 2000 Volvo S40 Sedan, which takes 8.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 7 verified runs, a Volvo S40 reaches 60 mph in 7.17 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.40 seconds at roughly 91.8 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
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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