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#1	2005 Volvo S40 Overview Source: CarGurus ...Fuel economy is estimated at 22/29 mpg with the manual and 22/30 mpg with the automatic. The T5's turbocharged mill makes 218 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. The T5 upgrades to a six-speed manual transmission, but the five-speed automatic is still optional. The six-speed offers the strongest S40 fuel economy, at 22/31 mpg.The new S40 has received positive reviews with respect to build quality, handling, and cabin comfort. Test drivers warn that the sport suspension, found on the AWD T5 and with the Sport Package, has a very intrusive road feel. The S40 is sure-footed, but its...
#2	2005 volvo s40 Professional Edmunds Review Source: Edmunds ...Bigger, sportier and more powerful than its predecessor, the new S40 is fun to drive, while adding a much needed dose of style to Volvo's small-car line.Published: 10/02/2005 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 2005: A redesigned S40 was introduced halfway through the 2004 model year as a 2004.5 model. It continues into 2005 unchanged. Pros: Sharper handling than you would expect from a Volvo, T5 version offers quick acceleration, well-designed interior controls, long list of safety features, available all-wheel drive. Cons: Firm suspension can be choppy on the...
#3	2005 Volvo S40 Professional Cars.com Review Source: Cars.com ...The T5 sedan adds a power driver's seat, electronic climate control, a trip computer and aluminum interior trim. An optional Premium Package for the 2.4i includes leather seating surfaces, a power moonroof and electronic climate control. Trunk space totals 14.3 cubic feet. Under the Hood The S40 2.4i is equipped with a 2.4-liter inline-five-cylinder that produces 168 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. The high-performance T5 edition holds a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder that generates 218 hp at 5,000 rpm and 236 pounds-feet of torque at 1,500 rpm. The 2.4i comes standard with a...

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...Fuel economy is estimated at 22/29 mpg with the manual and 22/30 mpg with the automatic. The T5's turbocharged mill makes 218 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. The T5 upgrades to a six-speed manual transmission, but the five-speed automatic is still optional. The six-speed offers the strongest S40 fuel economy, at 22/31 mpg.The new S40 has received positive reviews with respect to build quality, handling, and cabin comfort. Test drivers warn that the sport suspension, found on the AWD T5 and with the Sport Package, has a very intrusive road feel. The S40 is sure-footed, but its...

2005 volvo s40 Professional Edmunds Review

Source: Edmunds

...Bigger, sportier and more powerful than its predecessor,
the new S40 is fun to drive, while adding a much needed
dose of style to Volvo's small-car line.Published: 10/02/2005 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 2005: A redesigned S40 was introduced halfway through the 2004 model year as a 2004.5 model.
It continues into 2005 unchanged. Pros: Sharper handling than you would expect from a Volvo,
T5 version offers quick acceleration, well-designed interior controls, long list of safety features, available all-wheel drive.
Cons: Firm suspension can be choppy on the...

2005 Volvo S40 Professional Cars.com Review

Source: Cars.com

...The T5 sedan adds a power driver's seat, electronic climate control, a trip computer and aluminum interior trim. An optional Premium Package for the 2.4i includes leather seating surfaces, a power moonroof and electronic climate control. Trunk space totals 14.3 cubic feet. Under the Hood The S40 2.4i is equipped with a 2.4-liter inline-five-cylinder that produces 168 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. The high-performance T5 edition holds a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder that generates 218 hp at 5,000 rpm and 236 pounds-feet of torque at 1,500 rpm. The 2.4i comes standard with a...