Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 1 recorded run

Volvo V40 0–60 Times

The Volvo V40 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 recorded performance test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Road & Track and more.

The fastest tested Volvo V40 is the 2001 Volvo V40 Wagon, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 86.5 mph, according to Road & Track.

The slowest tested Volvo V40 is the 2001 Volvo V40 Wagon, which took 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 86.5 mph, according to Road & Track.

Out of all the Volvo V40 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.90 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.10 seconds at 86.50 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.9sec 2001 Wagon
Average 0–60 7.90sec Across 1 run
Avg ¼ Mile 16.10sec @ 86.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.9sec 2001 Wagon
2001 Volvo V40

Across 1 verified run, the Volvo V40 ranges from 7.9 to 7.9 seconds 0–60, with a 7.90-second average.

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Volvo V40 0–60 times by model year

1 test · 1 year

2001

Volvo V40 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2001 Volvo V40 Wagon
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 86.5 mph
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
86.5 mph
Engine
1.9L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H / 25.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#1 of 1
2001 Volvo V40 Wagon

How we verify Volvo V40 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 V40 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Volvo V40 performance FAQs

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The quickest Volvo V40 on record is the 2001 Volvo V40 Wagon, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.9 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.10 seconds at 86.5 mph.
The slowest recorded Volvo V40 is the 2001 Volvo V40 Wagon, which takes 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 1 verified run, a Volvo V40 reaches 60 mph in 7.90 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.10 seconds at roughly 86.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. 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 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

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 V40 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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