2008 Volvo Models
There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:
Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the S40 FWD gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 40% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- City
- 20 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
5Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.4 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the S40 FWD gets up to 39.50 MPG on the highway, 25.00 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.95 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 58% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 39.50 MPG
- Combined
- 29.95 MPG
- City
- 25.00 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
S5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
92 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
13 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder - Turbo)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the S40 FWD gets up to 27 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 42% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- City
- 19 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
5Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.5 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
YesSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the S40 FWD gets up to 38.45 MPG on the highway, 23.90 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.80 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 61% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 38.45 MPG
- Combined
- 28.80 MPG
- City
- 23.90 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
S5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
92 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
13 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Manual - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the S40 FWD gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 40% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- City
- 20 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
5Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.4 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the S40 FWD gets up to 39.70 MPG on the highway, 25.00 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 30.00 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 59% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 39.70 MPG
- Combined
- 30.00 MPG
- City
- 25.00 MPG
Transmission
Type:
ManualSub Type:
M5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
92 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
13 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder - Turbo)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the S40 FWD gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 47% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- City
- 19 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
5Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.5 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
YesSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the S40 FWD gets up to 39.50 MPG on the highway, 24.40 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.47 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 62% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 39.50 MPG
- Combined
- 29.47 MPG
- City
- 24.40 MPG
Transmission
Type:
ManualSub Type:
M6Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
92 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
13 Cubic FeetComparisions
2008 Compact Cars
The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2008 goes to the Honda Civic Hybrid with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 42 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 282% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Azure.
- Honda Civic Hybrid
- 42 MPG (Automatic - 1.3L - 4 Cylinder)
- Toyota Corolla
- 31 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
- Hyundai Accent
- 29 MPG (Manual - 1.6L - 4 Cylinder)
- Audi A4 Quattro
- 23 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- Subaru Legacy AWD
- 22 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
- Subaru Impreza AWD
- 22 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
- Volvo S60 FWD
- 22 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder)
- Mercedes Benz CL600
- 13 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
- Mercedes Benz CL65 AMG
- 13 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
- Bentley Azure
- 11 MPG (Automatic - 6.7L - 8 Cylinder)
