Volvo S40 2002 fuel consumption

Volvo S40 from 2002 to 2004 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 5% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. Starting from 2002 Volvo S40 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was slightly above industry average, at 2004 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

Year	Gasoline cars		Diesel cars
Year	All carmakers	Volvo S40	All carmakers	Volvo S40
2002	+6%	+9%	+7%	+3%
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2003	+6%	+9%	+8%	+3%
2004	+7%	+6%	+9%	+3%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volvo S40.

2002 - 2004

Volvo S40 2002 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	42.4 MPG 5.6 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+3%

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According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volvo S40 2002 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.9 liters per 100 km or 11% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volvo S40 2002 1.9 D 115 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volvo S40 with 1.8 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volvo S40 2002 1.8i 125 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
Volvo S40 2002 1.6 109 HP manual	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+3%
1.8 liter petrol engine
Volvo S40 2002 1.8 Bi-Fuel 120 HP manual	23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km
Volvo S40 2002 1.8 122 HP manual	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km	28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km+9%
Volvo S40 2002 1.8 122 HP automatic	27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km
Volvo S40 2002 1.8i 125 HP manual	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km+16%
1.9 liter petrol engine
Volvo S40 2002 1.9 2.0 136 HP manual	29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km	27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km+6%
Volvo S40 2002 1.9 2.0 136 HP automatic	26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km
Volvo S40 2002 1.9 2.0 T 165 HP manual	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km
Volvo S40 2002 1.9 2.0 T 165 HP automatic	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km
Volvo S40 2002 1.9 T4 200 HP manual	26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km
Volvo S40 2002 1.9 T4 200 HP automatic	24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km
1.9 liter diesel engine
Volvo S40 2002 1.9 D 102 HP manual	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km+4%
Volvo S40 2002 1.9 D 115 HP manual	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km+2%

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* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.