MPG by Model

MakesVolvoXC40

Volvo XC40 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 27 MPG combined in 2019–2020, 2023 and 2026, the hybrid XC40 B4. Its weakest year peaked at 26 MPG (2021–2022 and 2024–2025).

Volvo XC40: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2019–2026202530MPG20232019202627 MPG peaklowest peak 26Volvo XC40: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year202530MPG2019202220242026peak 27
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
555.6 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the XC40 B4. Put it next to its 2019 predecessor, at your own mileage.

Compare in gallons

The Volvo XC40 has EPA ratings for eight model years, 2019–2026, every one of them among small SUVs. Its first electric version arrived in 2021, when 8 of 113 SUVs offered one.

At 42.8 kWh per 100 miles in 2021, it was third least efficient of 19 electric nameplates rated that year.

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The XC40 placed 32nd (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 28 MPG, is shared by five nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550XC40 27median 27NiroBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550XC40 27median 27

Electric versions

Rated separately in kWh per 100 miles; its lowest was 31.7 kWh (2024 XC40 Recharge).

Volvo XC40: kWh per 100 miles of its most efficient electric version by model year2530354045kWh per 100 mi202120222023202431.7 kWh, its lowestVolvo XC40: kWh per 100 miles of its most efficient electric version by model year2530354045kWh2021202220232024

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2023

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 26 → 27 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2019–2022.

  • Electric

    Rated in 2021–2024.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2023–2026.

All 8 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026XC40 B4 hybrid2725 / 32262
2025XC40 B5 AWD hybrid2623 / 30261
2024XC40 B5 AWD hybrid2624 / 30261
2023XC40 B4 hybrid2724 / 32262
2022XC40 T42623 / 32252
2021XC40 FWD2623 / 32252
2020XC40 FWD2723 / 33252
2019XC40 FWD2723 / 33262

Version names in the EPA list: XC40 AWD, XC40 AWD BEV, XC40 B4, XC40 B5 AWD, XC40 FWD, XC40 Recharge, XC40 Recharge twin, XC40 T4, XC40 T5 AWD.

Same class, 2026

Kia Niro53 MPGSubaru Outback27 MPGJeep Compass26 MPGMaserati Grecale20 MPG

Read next: SUVs with the best EPA ratings by year · How to read this page