Volvo V40 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volvo V40 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2000 to 2004. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2001) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2000). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #6 of 10 (44th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2001 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #6 of 12 (55th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2002 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #5 of 13 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2003 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #6 of 14 (62th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2004 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #10 of 14 (31th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volvo V40 placed highest in 2002 at #5 of 13, and lowest in 2004 at #10 of 14. It spent 3 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 1.9L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2003 | 1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 1.9L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2002 | 1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 1.9L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2001 | 1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 1.9L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2000 | 1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 1.9L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 → 2001 | 21 → 23 mpg | +2 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2001 → 2002 | 23 → 22 mpg | -1 mpg | 523 gal |
What V40 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2004 Volvo V40 burns 523 to 523 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 | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2004 model year is $3,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $6,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 22 mpg the Volvo V40 is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $339 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Station Wagons 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.