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Volvo V40 fuel consumption

Of all Volvo V40 modifications produced from 1996 to 2021 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 20% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 16% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 24% higher.

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

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
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1996+4%+3% +2%-
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1997+3%+4% +3%+6%
1998+3%+8% +4%+6%
1999+3%+6% +5%+7%
2000+4%+7% +5%+12%
2001+5%+7% +6%+14%
2002+6%+8% +7%+13%
2003+6%+10% +8%+12%
2004+7%+8% +9%+12%
2012+21%+31% +23%+28%
2013+23%+25% +27%+28%
2014+26%+28% +30%+37%
2015+27%+28% +33%+38%
2016+28%+36% +36%+42%
2017+28%+40% +38%+49%
2018+28%+40% +39%+49%
2019+28%+36% +37%-
2020+27%+36% +37%-
2021+26%+36% +37%-

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For detailed fuel economy data, including advertised versus real-world fuel consumption and consumption differences between different engines and transmissions.

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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.