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Volvo S40 2004 fuel consumption

Volvo S40 from 2004 to 2007 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 5% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. Starting from 2004 Volvo S40 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was similar to average, at 2007 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

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersVolvo S40All carmakersVolvo S40
2004+7%+5% +9%+9%
Show all years
2005+8%+4% +10%+13%
2006+9%+6% +11%+12%
2007+11%+5% +12%+12%

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

2004 - 2007

Volvo S40 2004 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+4%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines37.8 MPG
6.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+12%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volvo S40 2004 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.6 liters per 100 km or 7% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volvo S40 with automatic transmission has nearly identical fuel consumption to the version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Volvo S40 fuel economy is significantly above average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.5 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volvo S40 2004 2.5 T5 220 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volvo S40 with 2.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volvo S40 2004 2.4i 170 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
Volvo S40 2006 1.6 100 HP manual 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
30.2 MPG
7.8 l/100km+8%
1.6 liter diesel engine
Volvo S40 2005 1.6 D 110 HP manual 48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km+16%
1.8 liter petrol engine
Volvo S40 2004 1.8 125 HP manual 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km+14%
1.8 liter diesel engine
Volvo S40 2006 1.8F 125 HP manual 31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km
28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km+12%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volvo S40 2006 2.0 145 HP manual 31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+14%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volvo S40 2004 2.0 D 136 HP manual 42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km
38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km+9%
2.4 liter petrol engine
Volvo S40 2004 2.4 140 HP manual 28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km
25.6 MPG
9.2 l/100km+10%
Volvo S40 2004 2.4 140 HP automatic 25.8 MPG
9.1 l/100km
25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km+3%
Volvo S40 2004 2.4i 170 HP manual 27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km
26.7 MPG
8.8 l/100km+4%
Volvo S40 2004 2.4i 170 HP automatic 25.8 MPG
9.1 l/100km
24.2 MPG
9.7 l/100km+7%
2.4 liter diesel engine
Volvo S40 2006 2.4 D5 180 HP automatic 33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km
2.5 liter petrol engine
Volvo S40 2004 2.5 T5 220 HP manual 27.0 MPG
8.7 l/100km
25.6 MPG
9.2 l/100km+6%
Volvo S40 2004 2.5 T5 220 HP automatic 25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km
24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km+2%
Volvo S40 2005 2.5 T5 AWD 220 HP manual 24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km
25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km-1%
Volvo S40 2005 2.5 T5 AWD 220 HP automatic 23.5 MPG
10.0 l/100km
23.1 MPG
10.2 l/100km+2%

* - 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.