Volvo EX40 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volvo EX40 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2025 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 106 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 106 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 106 mpg | 106 mpg | #24 of 82 (72th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 106 mpg | 106 mpg | #21 of 71 (71th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volvo EX40 placed highest in 2026 at #21 of 71, and lowest in 2025 at #24 of 82. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 118 | 94 | 106 | 108.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 296 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 118 | 94 | 106 | 108.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 296 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
What EX40 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Volvo EX40 burns 108 to 108 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $325 | $325 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $380 | $380 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $434 | $434 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $700 to $700 a year in fuel, or $7,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 152 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 29 mpg. At 106 mpg the Volvo EX40 is 77 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,008 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Volvo nameplates
Every Volvo model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.