Volvo XC40 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volvo XC40 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2019 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (2020). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | #29 of 93 (70th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2020 | 2 | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | #26 of 63 (60th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #38 of 63 (40th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small 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 placed highest in 2020 at #26 of 63, and lowest in 2021 at #38 of 63. It spent 2 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 359 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 340 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 352 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 331 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 340 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 331 | 6/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2021 | 27 → 26 mpg | -1 mpg | 442 gal |
What XC40 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Volvo XC40 burns 442 to 460 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 | $1,327 | $1,380 | $53 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,610 | $62 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,840 | $71 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $2,400 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $750 more 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 26 mpg the Volvo XC40 is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $57 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.