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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).

Most efficient year201124 MPG combined
Latest (2011)24 MPG$1,938/yr to fuel
First rated (2000)21 MPG$2,821/yr at today's prices
Model years rated1244 configurations

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

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / 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.

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