Volvo XC40 B4 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volvo XC40 B4 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2023 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 27 mpg (2023). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #40 of 69 (43th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #59 of 71 (17th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 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 XC40 B4 placed highest in 2023 at #40 of 69, and lowest in 2026 at #59 of 71. It spent 0 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 | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 326 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 330 | 5/10 |
What XC40 B4 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Volvo XC40 B4 burns 426 to 426 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 | $1,278 | $1,278 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,491 | $1,491 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,704 | $1,704 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,850 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $3,000 more 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 27 mpg the Volvo XC40 B4 is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $103 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.