Diesel and petrol · 1998–2019

Volvo V40

MPG, running costs and specs for the Volvo V40. By the official figures, the 2017 gets 49 mpg, about $1,199 a year in the US.

Volvo V40 in silver
MPG
49 mpg
2017 official · 4.8 L/100km
A year's gas
$1,199
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
803 miles
62 L tank
Seats
5

What a V40 costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$8.88 per 100 miles$1,199
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

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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2019Petrol5.8 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2019Diesel5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2018Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2018Diesel5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2017Diesel4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2017Petrol6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2016Petrol6.1 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2016Diesel4.8 L/100km58 mpg49 mpg—
2015Petrol6.5 L/100km44 mpg36 mpg—
2015Diesel4.3 L/100km66 mpg55 mpg—
2014Diesel4.5 L/100km63 mpg53 mpg—
2014Petrol7.0 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2013Diesel5.1 L/100km56 mpg46 mpg—
2013Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2012Petrol5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2012Diesel5.2 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
2004Petrol6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 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 V40 questions

What MPG does the Volvo V40 get?

The 2017 Volvo V40 gets 49 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (4.8 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Volvo V40 cost to run a year in the US?

About $1,199 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Volvo V40 go on a full tank?

About 803 miles (1,292 km) from its 62 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Volvo V40's trunk?

335 L, for the D2 2.0.

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