Diesel and petrol · 1997–2012

Volvo S40

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Volvo S40. By the official figures, the 2011 uses 3.9 L/100km, about $1,261 a year in New Zealand.

Volvo S40 in silver
Fuel use
3.9 L/100km
2011 official
A year's petrol
$1,261
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
1,590 km
62 L tank
Seats
5

What a S40 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$11.47 per 100 km$1,261
Australia$2.41/L petrol$9.41 per 100 km$1,045
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£10.95 per 100 miles£766
United States$4.35/gal petrol$7.22 per 100 miles$974

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, 2020–2022

Specs for the 2.4i. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
2nd generation
Built
2004-2012
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,476 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
1,454 mm
Wheelbase
2,640 mm
Kerb weight
1,380 kg
Boot
404 L

Engine

Engine
2.4 L 5-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Cylinders
5
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
125 kW
Torque
230 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9 L/100km
Fuel tank
62 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2004
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2004

2nd generation, 2004–2012

Specs for the 2.4i; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
2nd generation
Built
2004-2012
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,468 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
1,453 mm
Wheelbase
2,639 mm
Kerb weight
1,396 kg
Boot
405 L

Engine

Engine
2.4 L 5-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Cylinders
5
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
125 kW
Torque
230 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
62 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2004
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2004

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2012Petrol9.2 L/100km31 mpg25 mpg—
2011Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2011Diesel3.9 L/100km72 mpg60 mpg—
2010Petrol9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2010Diesel5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2009Petrol9.6 L/100km29 mpg25 mpg—
2008Diesel6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2008Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2007Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2006Petrol10.0 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2005Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2004Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2003Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2002Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2001Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2000Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—

Volvo S40 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo S40?

The 2011 Volvo S40 uses 3.9 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Volvo S40 cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $1,261 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Volvo S40 go on a full tank?

About 1,590 km from its 62 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Volvo S40's boot?

404 L, for the 2.4i.

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