Does the 2023 Volvo XC40 need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$267extra a year
- Premium listed for the B4 Core FWD.
- All 10 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 54% of 149 SUVs (2023) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B4 Core FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| B5 Core AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| B4 Plus Bright Theme FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| B4 Plus Dark Theme FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| B4 Ultimate Bright Theme FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| B4 Ultimate Dark Theme FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| B5 Ultimate Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| B5 Ultimate Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volvo XC40 | B4 Core FWD | Premium |
| 2023 Honda Pilot | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2023 Cadillac XT4 | Luxury FWD | Premium |
| 2023 BMW X2 | sDrive28i FWD | Premium |
| 2023 Toyota Highlander | L FWD | Regular |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | XLT RWD | Premium |
| 2023 Audi Q3 | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree