Volvo S40 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volvo S40 model year from 2000 to 2011 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the S40 has been offered with 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl, 1.9L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2011 (up to 24 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volvo S40 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 24 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 22–24 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 20–24 MPG | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 20–23 MPG | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 21–23 MPG | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 20–23 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 20–22 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 22–23 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl, 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 22 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 22 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 23 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 21 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
2011 Volvo S40: engines & MPG
The 2011 S40 was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
2010 Volvo S40: engines & MPG
The 2010 S40 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 20 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| S40 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| S40 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2009 Volvo S40: engines & MPG
The 2009 S40 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 20 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| S40 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| S40 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2008 Volvo S40: engines & MPG
The 2008 S40 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| S40 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| S40 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2007 Volvo S40: engines & MPG
The 2007 S40 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| S40 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| S40 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2006 Volvo S40: engines & MPG
The 2006 S40 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| S40 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| S40 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2005 Volvo S40: engines & MPG
The 2005 S40 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| S40 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| S40 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2004 Volvo S40: engines & MPG
The 2004 S40 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl, 1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| S40 FWD | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2003 Volvo S40: engines & MPG
The 2003 S40 was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 FWD | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2002 Volvo S40: engines & MPG
The 2002 S40 was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 FWD | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2001 Volvo S40: engines & MPG
The 2001 S40 was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 FWD | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
2000 Volvo S40: engines & MPG
The 2000 S40 was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 FWD | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volvo S40 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the S40 range from 21 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2011 model year.
What engines does the 2011 Volvo S40 have?
The 2011 S40 was EPA-rated with 2.5L 5-cyl engines — see the 2011 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volvo S40 require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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