Diesel and petrol · 1997–2012
Volvo S40
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volvo S40. By the official figures, the 2012 uses 9.2 L/100km: 31 mpg UK, 25 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 9.2 L/100km
- 2012 official
- UK mpg
- 31 mpg
- US mpg
- 25 mpg
- On a full tank
- 672 km
- 62 L tank
What a S40 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $27.14 per 100 km | $2,985 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $22.24 per 100 km | $2,469 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £25.91 per 100 miles | £1,813 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $17.08 per 100 miles | $2,306 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
2nd generation, 2004–2012
Specs for the 2.4i; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- 2nd generation
- Built
- 2004-2012
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,476 mm
- Width
- 1,770 mm
- Height
- 1,454 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,640 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,380 kg
- Boot
- 404 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.4 L 5-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Cylinders
- 5
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 125 kW
- Torque
- 230 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 62 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2004
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2004
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Petrol | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 3.9 L/100km | 72 mpg | 60 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 9.6 L/100km | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 10.0 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
Volvo S40 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo S40?
The 2012 Volvo S40 uses 9.2 L/100km by its official figures: 31 mpg in UK gallons and 25 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volvo S40 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,985 in New Zealand, $2,469 in Australia, £1,813 in United Kingdom, $2,306 in United States.
How far does a Volvo S40 go on a full tank?
About 672 km (417 miles) from its 62 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Volvo S40's boot?
404 L, for the 2.4i.
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