Volvo · 2000–2011 · Gas
Volvo S40 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 12 model years of the Volvo S40, from 2000 to 2011. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2011, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2011 model is 14% more efficient than the best 2000 model (24 vs. 21 MPG). The 2011 model is 8% less efficient than the median compact car that year (24 vs. 26 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- S40, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every S40 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gas | 24 MPG | 21 / 30 | 26 | — | 1 | $1,938 |
| 2010 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 30 | 25 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
| 2009 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 31 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
| 2008 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 28 | 23 | — | 6 | $2,576 |
| 2007 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 28 | 23 | — | 6 | $2,576 |
| 2006 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 29 | 23.5 | — | 6 | $2,576 |
| 2005 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 27 | 24.5 | — | 6 | $2,693 |
| 2004 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 22 |
19 / 28 | 24 | — | 3 | $2,576 |
| 2003 | Gas | 22 MPG | 19 / 27 | 24 | — | 1 | $2,693 |
| 2002 | Gas | 22 MPG | 19 / 27 | 24 | — | 1 | $2,693 |
| 2001 | Gas | 23 MPG | 20 / 29 | 24 | — | 1 | $2,576 |
| 2000 | Gas | 21 MPG | 19 / 26 | 24 | — | 1 | $2,821 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo S40 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2009 Volvo S40, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,938 a year.
Which Volvo S40 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2000 model, whose most efficient version is rated 21 MPG combined (about $2,821 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volvo S40?
The 2011 Volvo S40 is rated up to 24 MPG combined.