Diesel and petrol · 1998–2019
Volvo V40
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volvo V40. By the official figures, the 2017 uses 4.8 L/100km: 59 mpg UK, 49 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 4.8 L/100km
- 2017 official
- UK mpg
- 59 mpg
- US mpg
- 49 mpg
- On a full tank
- 1,292 km
- 62 L tank
What a V40 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $14.11 per 100 km | $1,552 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $11.59 per 100 km | $1,286 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £13.47 per 100 miles | £943 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $8.88 per 100 miles | $1,199 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
2nd generation, 2012–2022
Specs for the D2 2.0. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- 2nd generation
- Built
- 2012-2019
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,369 mm
- Width
- 1,802 mm
- Height
- 1,420 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,647 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,450 kg
- Boot
- 335 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,969 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 88 kW
- Torque
- 280 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 3.8 L/100km
- CO₂
- 99 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 62 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2012
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2012
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 4.8 L/100km | 58 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.5 L/100km | 44 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 53 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 5.1 L/100km | 56 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 5.2 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
Volvo V40 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo V40?
The 2017 Volvo V40 uses 4.8 L/100km by its official figures: 59 mpg in UK gallons and 49 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volvo V40 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,552 in New Zealand, $1,286 in Australia, £943 in United Kingdom, $1,199 in United States.
How far does a Volvo V40 go on a full tank?
About 1,292 km (803 miles) from its 62 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Volvo V40's boot?
335 L, for the D2 2.0.
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From other makes, closest in what they use.
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