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2006 Volvo S40 MPG & fuel economy

The 2006 Volvo S40 is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 23 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2005 model. Among 32 compact cars rated for 2006, it ranks 24th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,576 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,576 15,000 mi/yr · $17.17 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2006 #24 of 32 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2006 Volvo S40's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2912.38.1
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 2006 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Toyota Corolla31 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Hyundai Accent29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Kia Rio29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  6. 24Volvo S4023 MPG $2,576
  7. 32Bentley Continental13 MPG $4,558
2006 S40Other compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

S40 MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
S40 FWD		 Gas 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576
FWD · 2.4L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual
S40 FWD		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693
FWD · 2.4L 5-cyl · 5-speed automatic
S40 FWD		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
S40 FWD		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 5-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
S40 AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 5-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
S40 AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 5-cyl turbo
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
92 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

2006 Volvo S40 vs. rivals

vs Acura TSX 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi A4 24 MPG · $2,469/yr A4 saves $107/yr vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 22 MPG · $2,693/yr S40 saves $117/yr vs Infiniti G35 19 MPG · $2,447/yr G35 saves $129/yr vs Jaguar X-Type 19 MPG · $3,118/yr S40 saves $542/yr vs Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 16 MPG · $3,703/yr S40 saves $1,127/yr vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 17 MPG · $3,485/yr S40 saves $909/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2006 Volvo S40?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 20 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2006 Volvo S40 use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2006 Volvo S40?

The 2006 Volvo S40's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2006 Volvo S40 per year?

About $2,576 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $17.17 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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