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Volvo XC40 Recharge twin MPG by year — every rating on record

The Volvo XC40 Recharge twin has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2022 to 2024. Across those years its best rated version returned 98 mpg (2024) and its thirstiest returned 85 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.

98best combined mpg (2024)
85worst combined mpg (2022)
98latest year best (2024)
3configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2022185 mpg85 mpg#12 of 151 (93th pct)All-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2023185 mpg85 mpg#18 of 166 (90th pct)All-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2024198 mpg98 mpg#17 of 176 (91th pct)All-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volvo XC40 Recharge twin placed highest in 2022 at #12 of 151, and lowest in 2023 at #18 of 166. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrRangeCO2 g/miGHG
2024All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) ElectricityEV1069098117.30.1$800254 min/a10/10
2023All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) ElectricityEV927985135.30.1$900223 min/a10/10
2022All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) ElectricityEV927985135.30.1$900223 min/a10/10

How the rating has moved between model years

Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.

ChangeBest combinedDeltaGallons a year at the newer rating
2023 → 202485 → 98 mpg+13 mpg117 gal

What XC40 Recharge twin fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge twin burns 117 to 117 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$352$352$0
$3.50/gal$411$411$0
$4.00/gal$469$469$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2024 model year is $800 to $800 a year in fuel, or $7,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 98 mpg the Volvo XC40 Recharge twin is 71 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,080 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

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Every Volvo model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.