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Volvo XC40 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

8 model years · 2019–2026

27 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
32 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2026 B4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD
$2,950

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Volvo XC40 fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Volvo XC40 for 8 model years, 2019 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 25–27 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 2 configurations rated 26–27 MPG combined and costing $2,950–$3,090 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2019 is the 2026 B4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 27 MPG.

Volvo XC40 MPG by year

242628 20192026 Gas Hybrid 242628 20192026 Gas Hybrid
Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
7580859095100105110 20212024 Electric 7580859095100105110 20212024 Electric
Combined MPGe: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Volvo XC40: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Hybrid (MPG)Electric (MPGe) $/yr
2019-2026 (2018) Generation page
2026 —26–27— $2,950–$3,090
2025 —26— $3,090
2024 —2698–106 $870–$3,070
2023 —26–2785 $1,080–$3,140
2022 25–26—85 $1,080–$3,260
2021 25–26—79 $1,180–$3,260
2020 25–27—— $2,450–$3,210
2019 26–27—— $2,450–$3,080

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 XC40 generations

1 generations between 2019 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2026 powertrain options

Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
26–27 MPG
Per year
$2,950–$3,090
See hybrid configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Volvo XC40's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Volvo XC40 run 25–27 MPG across model years 2019 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 26–27 MPG.

Which Volvo XC40 model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2026 Volvo XC40 B4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2019, at 27 MPG.

How much does a Volvo XC40 cost to fuel per year?

For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,950–$3,090 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,950.

Has the Volvo XC40's fuel economy improved over time?

Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 27 MPG in both 2019 and 2026.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Volvo XC40?

Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2023 to 2026 (26–27 MPG); Electric versions are rated from 2021 to 2024 (79–106 MPGe).