The current Volvo S40 covers up to 1,368 km on a full tank, based on combined-cycle consumption. Figures below are the best-range variant in each generation.
| Years | Powertrain | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1996–2000 | Combustion | 1,071 |
| 2000–2004 | Combustion | 1,111 |
| 2004–2007 | Combustion | 1,061 |
| 2007–2012 | Combustion | 1,368 |
Range is calculated from each variant’s fuel tank capacity and combined-cycle consumption (tank ÷ consumption × 100), for the best-range variant in each generation — real-world range varies with driving style and conditions. Figures outside a plausible range for the tank size are excluded.