Diesel, electric, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2018–2026

Volvo XC40

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volvo XC40. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 7.3 L/100km: 39 mpg UK, 32 mpg US.

Volvo XC40 in grey
Fuel use
7.3 L/100km
2026 official
UK mpg
39 mpg
US mpg
32 mpg
On a full tank
740 km
54 L tank

What a XC40 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$21.46 per 100 km$2,361
Australia$2.41/L petrol$17.59 per 100 km$1,953
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£20.49 per 100 miles£1,434
United States$4.35/gal petrol$13.51 per 100 miles$1,824

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.

XZ, 2018–2027

Specs for the T4 FWD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Small SUV
Generation
XZ
Built
2018-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Wheelbase
2,702 mm
Boot
460 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,969 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
140 kW
Torque
300 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
54 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2018
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2018
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Hybrid7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2025Hybrid7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2024Hybrid7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2024Electric21.4 kWh/100km2.9 mi/kWh98 MPGe471 km
2023Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2023Hybrid7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2023Electric24.5 kWh/100km2.5 mi/kWh85 MPGe358 km
2022Plug-in hybrid2.2 L/100km128 mpg107 mpg—
2022Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2022Hybrid7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2022Electric24.5 kWh/100km2.5 mi/kWh85 MPGe358 km
2021Plug-in hybrid2.2 L/100km128 mpg107 mpg—
2021Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2021Hybrid8.0 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2021Electric26.6 kWh/100km2.3 mi/kWh79 MPGe334 km
2020Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2020Hybrid8.0 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2019Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2018Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—

Volvo XC40 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo XC40?

The 2026 Volvo XC40 uses 7.3 L/100km by its official figures: 39 mpg in UK gallons and 32 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Volvo XC40 cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,361 in New Zealand, $1,953 in Australia, £1,434 in United Kingdom, $1,824 in United States.

How far does a Volvo XC40 go on a full tank?

About 740 km (460 miles) from its 54 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Volvo XC40's boot?

460 L, for the T4 FWD.

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