Fuel consumption of the Volvo XC40
How much does each version of the Volvo XC40 use?
| Version | Consumption (WLTP) | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC40 B3 Mild Hybrid Essentiallowest consumption | 6.6–7.3 l/100 km | 120 kW | €50,995 |
| XC40 B3 Mild Hybrid Corelowest consumption | 6.6–7.3 l/100 km | 120 kW | €52,995 |
| XC40 B4 Mild Hybrid Corelowest consumption | 6.6–7.3 l/100 km | 145 kW | €54,995 |
| XC40 B4 Mild Hybrid Plus - Darklowest consumption | 6.6–7.3 l/100 km | 145 kW | €56,995 |
| XC40 B4 Mild Hybrid Plus - Black Editionlowest consumption | 6.6–7.3 l/100 km | 145 kW | €58,495 |
What does the fuel for the Volvo XC40 cost per 100 km?
The WLTP consumption (highest value of the version) times the average CBS Euro95 pump price (2026-10-19).
| Version | Consumption (WLTP) | Cost per 100 km (computed) |
|---|---|---|
| XC40 B3 Mild Hybrid Essential | 6.6–7.3 l/100 km | €17.45 (CBS 2026-10-19) |
| XC40 B3 Mild Hybrid Core | 6.6–7.3 l/100 km | €17.45 (CBS 2026-10-19) |
| XC40 B4 Mild Hybrid Core | 6.6–7.3 l/100 km | €17.45 (CBS 2026-10-19) |
| XC40 B4 Mild Hybrid Plus - Dark | 6.6–7.3 l/100 km | €17.45 (CBS 2026-10-19) |
| XC40 B4 Mild Hybrid Plus - Black Edition | 6.6–7.3 l/100 km | €17.45 (CBS 2026-10-19) |
Which version of the Volvo XC40 does our review call the best pick?
Our review calls the XC40 B4 Mild Hybrid Core the best pick. For EUR 54,995 (EUR 2,000 more than the B3 Core) the price list gives 145 kW (197 hp) instead of 120 kW (163 hp), 0-100 km/h in 7.6 s instead of 8.6 s and 2,000 kg towing capacity instead of 1,600 kg. Provisional price list valid from 9 November 2026. Read the review
Will the Volvo XC40 use as much as the WLTP says in real life?
The WLTP is a test under fixed conditions, meant to compare cars fairly. Speed, temperature, traffic and driving style decide what you really use; so we do not quote a “real-world consumption”, which would be an estimate no official source confirms.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volvo XC40 use?
The WLTP consumption of the Volvo XC40 is 6.6–7.3 l/100 km, depending on the version: the XC40 B3 Mild Hybrid Essential uses the least (6.6 l/100 km), the XC40 B3 Mild Hybrid Essential the most (7.3 l/100 km) (source: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026). Confirmed for all 5 versions.
Is the WLTP consumption of the Volvo XC40 what you use in real life?
The WLTP figure is a standardised test value; your real consumption depends on speed, temperature and driving style.
Where can you read more about the Volvo XC40?
Sources
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen (m9d7-ebf2): nieuwe Volvo personenauto's 2026 per handelsbenaming (eerste toelating = eerste tenaamstelling NL) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen (m9d7-ebf2): massa ledig voertuig, massa rijklaar en zitplaatsen van nieuwe EX30/EX40/XC60/V60/XC40 in 2026 (groepen > 10 auto's) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl): De nieuwe Volvo XC40, prijslijst modeljaar 2027 | 9 november 2026 (voorlopige prijslijst) (document date 9 November 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
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