2010 Volvo S40 fuel consumption

3 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.

Fuel use, combined

6.0–9.5 L/100km

lower is better

Cost to run a year

$2,008–$2,673

at 14,000km

CO₂ from the exhaust

159–227 g/km

per kilometre

Uses 28% less fuel than the typical 2010 car, which averaged 8.3 L/100km.

Every 2010 Volvo S40 version

Version	Engine	Fuel use	City	Highway	Cost/year	CO₂
2.0D Sedan Auto	2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel	6.0	7.8	5.0	$2,008	159 Slightly better than average
T5 Sedan Manual	2.5L 5cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON	9.3	13.4	6.9	$2,617	223 Worse than average
T5 Sedan Auto	2.5L 5cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON	9.5	14.2	6.8	$2,673	227 Worse than average

Volvo S40 in other years

1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2007
2009

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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.