2019 Volvo XC40 Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

14.2gal · 54 L

The 2019 Volvo XC40 has a fuel tank capacity of 14.2 gallons (54 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 440–469 highway miles or 327 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

14.2 gal · Smaller than 80% of 2019 models we list.

Highway range
440–469 mi
City range
327 mi
Fuel
Premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA combined
26–27 MPG
EPA size class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

2019 Volvo XC40 fuel tank capacity by trim

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Drive
no difference

All 6 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
T4 Inscription 4dr SUV 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A · FWD MPG 23 / 33Range 327 / 469 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A FWD 14.2 gal54 L 23 / 33 327 / 469 mi
T4 Momentum 4dr SUV 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A · FWD MPG 23 / 33Range 327 / 469 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A FWD 14.2 gal54 L 23 / 33 327 / 469 mi
T4 R-Design 4dr SUV 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A · FWD MPG 23 / 33Range 327 / 469 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A FWD 14.2 gal54 L 23 / 33 327 / 469 mi
T5 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A · AWD MPG 23 / 31Range 327 / 440 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A AWD 14.2 gal54 L 23 / 31 327 / 440 mi
T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A · AWD MPG 23 / 31Range 327 / 440 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A AWD 14.2 gal54 L 23 / 31 327 / 440 mi
T5 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A · AWD MPG 23 / 31Range 327 / 440 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A AWD 14.2 gal54 L 23 / 31 327 / 440 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2019 Volvo XC40 goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 27 MPG, a full 14.2-gallon tank covers about 383 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full14.2469327
3/410.6351245
1/27.1234163
1/43.611782
1/81.85941

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 556 gallons, roughly 39 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
26–27 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
331–340 g/mi
EPA greenhouse score
5–6 of 10
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2019 Volvo XC40

$74.98 to fill the 14.2-gallon tank from empty with premium, at this week's US average of $5.28 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
14.2 galPremium$5.28$74.98$56.23

By region, 14.2-gallon tank

RegionPremium / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.93$70.01
Midwest$5.37$76.25
Gulf CoastLowest$4.57$64.89
Rocky Mountain$5.12$72.70
West Coast$6.08$86.34
CaliforniaHighest$6.36$90.31

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 14.2-gallon tank$74.98
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$2,933

Starts at the US average for premium; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

XC40 tank size in other years

2019 is the first XC40 model year we list.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2024 XC40 14.2 gal 426 mi
2023 XC40 14.2 gal 454 mi
2022 XC40 14.2 gal 454 mi
2021 XC40 14.2 gal 454 mi
2020 XC40 14.2 gal 469 mi
2019 XC40 14.2 gal 469 mi
Volvo XC40 fuel tank by model year

2019 Volvo XC40 vs similar 2019 SUVs

The XC40 has the smallest tank of the six 2019 SUVs compared here: 14.2 gallons, against 18.1 for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

2019 modelTankLongest highway range
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 18.1 gal 525 mi
Jaguar E-PACE 18.1 gal 507 mi
Cadillac XT4 15.9–16.3 gal 477 mi
Lincoln MKC 15.7 gal 424 mi
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 13.2–14.8 gal 436 mi
Volvo XC40 14.2 gal 469 mi

Other 2019 SUVs of a similar size, one model per brand.

2019 Volvo XC40 fuel system recalls

None of the 4 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2019 Volvo XC40 involve the fuel system.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2019 Volvo XC40?

The 2019 Volvo XC40 holds 14.2 gallons (54 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2019 Volvo XC40 gas tank hold?

The 2019 Volvo XC40 tank holds 54 liters, or 14.2 gallons in US gallons.

Does AWD change the 2019 Volvo XC40 gas tank?

No. FWD and AWD versions of the 2019 Volvo XC40 use the same 14.2 gal tank.

How far can a 2019 Volvo XC40 go on a full tank?

About 440–469 miles on the highway and 327 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2019 Volvo XC40 go on a quarter tank?

About 117 highway miles or 82 in town from the 14.2-gallon tank, which has roughly 3.6 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2019 Volvo XC40 take?

Premium unleaded (recommended). The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2019 Volvo XC40?

At the US average of $5.28 a gallon for premium (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 14.2-gallon tank from empty costs $74.98. It ranges from $64.89 in the Gulf Coast to $90.31 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2019 Volvo XC40?

About 88 pounds for the 14.2-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2019 Volvo XC40 have a bigger gas tank than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

No. The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque holds up to 18.1 gallons; the 2019 Volvo XC40 holds up to 14.2.

Has the 2019 Volvo XC40 had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

No. None of the 4 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2019 Volvo XC40 involve the fuel system.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Volvo fuel system recalls).

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