Buick Regal vs Volvo S40
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Volvo S40
Overview
| Spec | Buick Regal1SV | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 1SV | T5 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2017 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick Regal1SV | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,065 (best) | $27,750 |
| Lowest listing price | $8,620 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $8,620 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $8,620 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick Regal1SV | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (best) | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Buick Regal1SV | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 182 hp | 227 hp (best) |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.4 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I5 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick Regal1SV | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14.2 cu ft | 31.2 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,605 lbs | 3,338 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in (best) | 103.9 in |
| Length | 190.2 in (best) | 176.2 in |
| Width | 73.1 in (best) | 69.7 in |
| Height | 58.4 in (best) | 57.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick Regal1SV | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Buick Regal | Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1SV $27,065 MSRP(Currently comparing) | T5 $27,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport Touring $28,615 MSRP | T5 R-Design $31,150 MSRP |
| 3 | Base $31,465 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Premium II $31,615 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Premium II $34,040 MSRP | — |
| 6 | GS $34,115 MSRP | — |
| 7 | GS $36,540 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Buick Regal vs Volvo S40 FAQ
- Which is better: 2017 Buick Regal or 2011 Volvo S40?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2017 Buick Regal vs 2011 Volvo S40 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2017 Buick Regal or 2011 Volvo S40?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2017 Buick Regal starts lower at $27,065. Live Buick Regal listings start at $8,620.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2017 Buick Regal or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2017 Buick Regal leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,065).
- Which has better horsepower: 2017 Buick Regal or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2017 Buick Regal leads on horsepower in this comparison (259).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2017 Buick Regal or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2011 Volvo S40 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2017 Buick Regal vs 2011 Volvo S40?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Buick Regal (5/5 NHTSA overall).