# Volvo XC40 specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 26-27 - **Drive:** AWD, FWD - **Years covered:** 2019-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Volvo XC40 is a small SUV rated at 26-27 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. ## Every 2026 Volvo XC40 version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | XC40 B4 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | FWD | Automatic | 25/32 | 27 mpg | $3,050 | 326 g/mi | | XC40 B5 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 23/30 | 26 mpg | $3,150 | 343 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Volvo XC40 specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | MPGe | EV range | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-27 | -- | -- | | 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 26 | -- | -- | | 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; Electric | Automatic, Single-speed | AWD, RWD | 26 | 98-106 | 293 mi | | 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; Electric | Automatic, Single-speed | AWD, FWD | 26-27 | 85 | 223 mi | | 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; Electric | Automatic, Single-speed | AWD, FWD | 25-26 | 85 | 223 mi | | 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; Electric | Automatic, Single-speed | AWD, FWD | 25-26 | 79 | 208 mi | | 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 25-27 | -- | -- | | 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-27 | -- | -- | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the XC40 changed over the years? - **2026:** FWD became available; combined mpg went from 26 to 26-27. - **2025:** dropped Electric; RWD was dropped. - **2024:** RWD became available; FWD was dropped; combined mpg went from 26-27 to 26; maximum range went from 223 to 293 miles. - **2023:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. - **2022:** maximum range went from 208 to 223 miles. - **2021:** added Electric. - **2020:** combined mpg went from 26-27 to 25-27. ## What does it cost to run a XC40? The EPA puts the 2026 Volvo XC40's fuel cost at **$3,050-$3,150 a year**, against about $2,264 for other current small SUVs: roughly 37% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $15,500 in fuel. ## XC40 vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 | | [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 | | [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 | | [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 | | [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 | | [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 | | [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 | | [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 | Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2026 Volvo XC40 get? The 2026 Volvo XC40 is EPA-rated at 26-27 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Volvo XC40 have? The 2026 Volvo XC40 comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD and FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Volvo XC40? Yes. The Volvo XC40 has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Volvo XC40 year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2026 Volvo XC40 has the highest combined rating, up to 27 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Volvo XC40 for a year? About $3,050-$3,150 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Volvo XC40? The most efficient 2026 version, the XC40 B4, is rated 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (27 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Volvo XC40 emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 326-343 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2026 Volvo XC40 come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Volvo XC40 is offered with AWD and FWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Volvo XC40 cheap to run compared with other small SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,050-$3,150 compares with about $2,264 for other current small SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ. ## Sources - [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/) ## All Volvo SUVs - [Volvo XC60](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volvo-xc60) - [Volvo EX90](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volvo-ex90) - [Volvo XC90](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volvo-xc90) ## More Volvo models - [Volvo S90](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volvo-s90) - [Volvo V60](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volvo-v60) - [Volvo V90](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volvo-v90) - [Volvo C40](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volvo-c40): discontinued - [Volvo S60](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volvo-s60): discontinued ## Other small SUVs - [Acura MDX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/acura-mdx) - [Acura RDX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/acura-rdx) - [Alfa Romeo Stelvio](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/alfa-romeo-stelvio) - [Audi Q3](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-q3) - [Audi Q5](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-q5) - [Audi SQ5](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-sq5) - [BMW X1](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/bmw-x1) ## Car care - [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires) - [How often to change oil](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/change-oil) - [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volvo-xc40 Updated: 2026-11-03 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.