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    • 2011 Volvo S40  RealSafeCars77Safety Rating

    #30 of 2011 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

    #66 of all 2011 vehicles


    The S40, a mainstay of Volvo's lineup since 2000, is a midsize sedan with seating up to 5. The Volvo S40 has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. Volvo offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.

    The 2011 Volvo S40 is average compared to all vehicles.

    Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2011 Volvo S40 has a score of 77, implying a 0.046% chance of driver death (4.2% chance of injury).

    We estimate that the 2011 Volvo S40 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0465% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 5.3082%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0465% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 5.3082% chance of being injured.

    Compared to the average vehicle, the 2011 Volvo S40 is 0% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2011 Volvo S40 is 8% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

    But it is safer than many comparable models.

    8660M. Eclipse SpyderLexus ISToyota RAV4Volkswagen EosVolkswagen TiguanVolvo C30Buick RegalAudi A4Acura TSXVolvo S40Audi A3Volkswagen CCComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2011 Volvo S40 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 60 to 86. The 2011 Volvo S40 is safer than the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, the 2011 Lexus IS, the 2011 Toyota RAV4, the 2011 Volkswagen Eos, the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, and the 2011 Volvo C30 and less safe than the 2011 Audi A4 and the 2011 Buick Regal. It is about as safe as the 2011 Acura TSX.

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