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Volvo XC40 fuel consumption

Of all Volvo XC40 modifications produced from 2017 to 2020 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 27% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 28% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 25% higher. Since 2017 the Volvo XC40 average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been less than industry average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersVolvo XC40All carmakersVolvo XC40
2017+28%+28% +38%+25%
Show all years
2018+28%+28% +39%+25%
2019+28%+28% +37%+25%
2020+27%+28% +36%+25%
2017 - 2022

Volvo XC40 2017 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines34.3 MPG
6.9 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines26.3 MPG
9.0 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+28%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines45.9 MPG
5.1 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines36.6 MPG
6.4 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+25%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volvo XC40 2017 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.1 liters per 100 km or 2% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Volvo XC40 fuel economy is slightly worse than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Volvo XC40 2017 2.0 D4 AWD 190 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volvo XC40 with 2.0 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Volvo XC40 2017 2.0 T5 AWD 249 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volvo XC40 2017 2.0 T4 AWD 190 HP automatic 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+22%
Volvo XC40 2018 2.0 T4 190 HP automatic 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
Volvo XC40 2017 2.0 T5 AWD 249 HP automatic 33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km+34%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volvo XC40 2017 2.0 D3 150 HP automatic 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km+24%
Volvo XC40 2017 2.0 D3 AWD 150 HP automatic 43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km+17%
Volvo XC40 2018 2.0 D3 150 HP manual 47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km
Volvo XC40 2017 2.0 D4 AWD 190 HP automatic 47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km
35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km+34%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.