2010 Volvo S40

2010 Volvo S40 Price Range: $26,200 - $33,800

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Volvo S40 and the average sedan quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volvo S40's engine is significantly smaller than the average sedan's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The typical sedan packs quite a punch compared to the Volvo S40 as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. The S40 could learn a lesson or two from the average sedan with respect to pickup.

Utility
Neither the Volvo S40 nor the average sedan has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity. There's no clear winner between the typical sedan and the Volvo S40 regarding hauling capacity. Towing is substantially more the S40's forte than it is the typical sedan's.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Volvo S40 for a fill-up approximately as often as the average sedan.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the average sedan offers a bit more head room than the S40, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the average sedan make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Volvo S40.

Dimensions
The Volvo S40's tank is approximately the same size as the typical sedan's, though the typical sedan's is a bit bigger. The Volvo S40 and the average sedan compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the average sedan to the dealership as the Volvo S40. There frankly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Volvo S40 is a bit more economical than the average sedan. The average sedan doesn't pale in comparison to the Volvo S40 as far as gas mileage. The average sedan is significantly costlier than the S40 as far as MSRP.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the average sedan isn't quite as generous as the Volvo S40's.