Against 264 other 4-cyl cars rated 2002–2004, the V40 trails their 24.4 mpg average by 2.4 mpg, about $171 a year.
Every Volvo V40 engine, compared
The Volvo V40 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L 4-cyl | 19.2 / 27.2 | 2000–2004 | $1,745 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2004) | $0.145 |
| Fuel per year | $1,745 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,725 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2002–2004 | +$171 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,500 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2004 Volvo V40 gives up 8 mpg in town: 27 on the highway against 19 in the city, $599 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2004) | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 27 mpg | $1,422 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (42%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the V40 changed over the years
The V40 peaked in 2001 at 23 mpg (20 city, 29 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2000 at 21 — 2 mpg apart, or $159 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2004 car does 22.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2003 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2002 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2001 | 20 / 29 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2000 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Volvo V40 — 1 engine across 2000–2004. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,500. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2004 Volvo V40 get?
22 mpg combined, 19 city and 27 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2000 the V40 has averaged 22 mpg.
Is the 2004 V40 more efficient than the 2003?
About the same: 22 against 22 mpg combined.
Which V40 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2001, at 23 mpg combined (20 city, 29 highway).
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