2019 Volvo XC40
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2019 Volvo XC40 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 2 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 to $3,050 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 26-27 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 27 / 26 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,400-$3,050 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 331-340 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-5 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2019 XC40 costs about $2,400 to $3,050 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,725. Over five years that is about $13,625 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this XC40 configuration spends about $500 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of small sport utility vehicle 4wd in this dataset is about 24 MPG. The XC40 sits roughly 3 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC40 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,400 |
| XC40 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2019 XC40 records tailpipe CO₂ of 331-340 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-5 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as small sport utility vehicle 4wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.