Volvo V40 — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Volvo's premium family hatchback, offering outstanding safety credentials, highly refined cabin, and extremely frugal diesel engines.
TL;DR
42 MPG
Real-world petrol
57 MPG
Real-world diesel
62L
Tank capacity
£84.82
Full tank (petrol)
14.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Volvo V40 achieves an estimated 42 MPG (petrol) and 57 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 62-litre tank completely costs approximately £84.82 (petrol) or £88.10 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
42
Real-world MPG
Petrol
49.6
Official WLTP
Petrol
57
Real-world MPG
Diesel
67.3
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £740 | £567 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1096 | £839 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1481 | £1133 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2221 | £1700 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2961 | £2267 |
| Full tank (62L) | £84.82 | £88.10 |
| Cost per mile | 14.8p | 11.3p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the V40 compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your V40
The D2 diesel is exceptionally fuel-efficient; keep motorway cruising at 65-70 mph.
Upshift early to utilize the turbo engine's low-end pull.
Maintain tyre pressures at recommended settings to optimize rolling efficiency.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Volvo V40 achieving ~42 MPG real-world, if you fill 50 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.44
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.56
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 34 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Volvo V40?
The Volvo V40 achieves approximately 42 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 49.6 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 57 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Volvo V40?
The Volvo V40 has a fuel tank of 62 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £84.82. Diesel costs approximately £88.10 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Volvo V40?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Volvo V40 costs approximately £1096 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1481. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Volvo V40?
In a Volvo V40 doing ~42 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 50-litre fill nets approximately £4.56 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 34 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Volvo V40 cost per mile in fuel?
The Volvo V40 costs approximately 14.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.44 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Volvo V40?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Volvo V40 is 49.6 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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