The 2011 Volvo S40 window sticker reads 24 mpg combined (21 city, 30 highway) for the 2.5L 5-cyl.
The Volvo S40 window sticker — build, options & years
The Volvo S40 ran from 1999–2011 across 2 generations (2001–2004, 2005–2011).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Volvo S40 VIN decoder.
What the Volvo S40 sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2011 S40:
The label also prints an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 402 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Compact Cars, 2011) the best S40 version ranks #28 of 34 on combined MPG (the class best is 42 mpg).
How the S40's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2000 to 2011:
Combined went from 21 mpg in 2000 to 24 in 2011. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
The S40 sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the S40 trails all 1: its most efficient 2011 version reads 24 mpg, the Saturn Astra 27.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S40 | 2011 | — | |
| Saturn Astra | 2009 | — |
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S40 window sticker — every model year
Any S40 from 1999–2011: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Volvo models: Volvo window stickers.
Other Volvo window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC90 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | |
| Volvo XC60 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 28 mpg | |
| Volvo S60 | Compact Cars | 31 mpg | |
| Volvo XC40 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 106 mpg | |
| Volvo EX30 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 116 mpg | |
| Volvo V60 | Small Station Wagons | 31 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Volvo S40
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every S40, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Volvo S40 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Volvo S40 window sticker show?
The 2011 label shows up to 24 mpg combined, #28 of 34 in its EPA class (Compact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,600 a year.
Does the S40 sticker show better MPG than the Saturn Astra?
No: the most efficient 2011 S40 reads 24 mpg combined, the 2009 Saturn Astra 27.
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