Volvo XC40 Transmission Specifications
The 2026 Volvo XC40 uses Automatic (S8), Automatic (A1) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2026):
The Volvo XC40 comes with Automatic (S8).
Volvo XC40 Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 98 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 106 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 85 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 85 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 79 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Volvo XC40 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Volvo XC40 have?
The Volvo XC40 is offered with Automatic (S8), Automatic (A1) (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Volvo XC40 come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Volvo XC40 in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.