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Volvo S40 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
12 model years · 2000–2011
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Volvo S40 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Volvo S40 for 12 model years, 2000 to 2011. Across those years its combined rating runs 20–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2011, has 1 configuration rated 24 MPG combined and costing $2,690 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2011 S40 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD, at 24 MPG.
Volvo S40 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-2011 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2011 | 24 | $2,690 |
| 2010 | 22–24 | $2,700–$2,960 |
| 2009 | 20–24 | $2,720–$3,270 |
| 2008 | 20–23 | $3,490–$4,020 |
| 2007 | 21–23 | $3,490–$3,830 |
| 2006 | 20–23 | $3,490–$4,020 |
| 2005 | 20–22 | $3,650–$4,020 |
| 2004 | 22–23 | $3,490–$3,650 |
| 2000-2003 (1st gen) Generation page | ||
| 2003 | 22 | $3,650 |
| 2002 | 22 | $3,650 |
| 2001 | 23 | $3,490 |
| 2000 | 21 | $3,830 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Volvo S40 generations
2 generations between 2000 and 2011. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Volvo S40's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Volvo S40 run 20–24 MPG across model years 2000 to 2011. The latest year, 2011, is rated 24 MPG.
Which Volvo S40 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2011 Volvo S40 S40 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Volvo S40 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2011, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,690 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,690.
Has the Volvo S40's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 21 MPG in 2000 to 24 MPG in 2011, 3 MPG more.
Which Volvo S40 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2003. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.