Volvo XC40 FWD MPG and Fuel Economy

Volvo have been manufacturing models of XC40 FWD for 3 years, with the latest vehicle in 2021 having a combined MPG of 26.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2021 Volvo XC40 FWD is $2,400 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $500 more on fuel driving a 2021 Volvo XC40 FWD.

🛢 The Volvo XC40 FWD will consume roughly 11 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Volvo XC40 FWD will emit 340 grams of CO2, which is about 5,100,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 243 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Volvo XC40 FWD.

The table below is a complete list of the 3 Volvo XC40 FWD fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
2021 Volvo XC40 FWD26$2,400
2020 Volvo XC40 FWD27$2,300
2019 Volvo XC40 FWD27$2,300

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