2026 Volvo XC40 Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
Volvo XC40 maintenance schedule by model year
Verified year-by-year intervals for 2021–2024 are listed on the Volvo XC40 maintenance schedule, where you can switch model year in the table.
2026 Volvo XC40 Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Volvo XC40 gets 27 mpg combined on the 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,721 lbs, measures 174.4 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 26 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 27 mpg (25 city / 32 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · other 2026 trims rate 26–27 mpg combined
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8)
- Curb weight
- 3,721 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: XC40 4DR SUV
- Length
- 174.4 in · 73.2 in wide · 65 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in
2026 Volvo XC40 trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 27 |
| Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Fuel Cost for every year and trim
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Transmission for every year and trim
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Drivetrain for every year and trim
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Vehicle Class for every year and trim
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Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
View details →Curb Weight
Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →Electric Range & Charging Time
EV Range for every year and trim
View details →Volvo XC40 — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 27 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 106 | 90 | 98 | Electricity |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 118 | 95 | 106 | Electricity |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 92 | 79 | 85 | Electricity |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 92 | 79 | 85 | Electricity |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 85 | 72 | 79 | Electricity |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
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Volvo XC40 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Volvo XC40?
The Volvo XC40 is EPA-rated at up to 27 MPG combined (25 city / 32 highway).
What engine does the 2026 Volvo XC40 have?
The Volvo XC40 uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Volvo XC40 are covered here?
This page documents 19 verified Volvo XC40 configurations across model years 2019–2026.
Which model year of the Volvo XC40 is the most fuel efficient?
The 2024 Volvo XC40 holds the highest combined rating at 106 MPG; the 2025 sits lowest at 26 MPG, a difference of 80 MPG (about 308%) across the 8 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Volvo XC40 have?
Across every year on record the Volvo XC40 uses one displacement, 2L, so trims differ by drivetrain and equipment rather than engine size.
Is the 2026 Volvo XC40 front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Volvo XC40 appears in 3 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on Front-Wheel Drive.