German car companies have long been the dominant players in the compact sport sedan market.Volvo released the improved second-generation S40 midway through 2004. Current Volvo S40The Volvo S40 compact sport sedan is available in three trim levels. The front-wheel-drive 2.4i trim comes with a 2.4-liter five-cylinder engine, while those looking for a sportier drive should take a look at the T5