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Volvo C70 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
13 model years · 2000–2013
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Volvo C70 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Volvo C70 for 13 model years, 2000 to 2013. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2013, has 1 configuration rated 22 MPG combined and costing $2,990 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2011 C70 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD, at 23 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 20 MPG in 1998.
Volvo C70 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-2013 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2013 | 22 | $2,990 |
| 2012 | 21 | $3,050 |
| 2011 | 23 | $2,840–$2,900 |
| 2010 | 22–23 | $2,840–$2,970 |
| 2009 | 21 | $3,110 |
| 2008 | 21 | $3,830 |
| 2007 | 21 | $3,830 |
| 2006 | 21 | $3,830 |
| 2003-2004 Generation page | ||
| 2004 | 19–20 | $4,020–$4,230 |
| 2003 | 20 | $4,020 |
| 2000-2002 (1st gen) Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 20–21 | $3,830–$4,020 |
| 2001 | 20–21 | $3,830–$4,020 |
| 2000 | 19–21 | $3,830–$4,230 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Volvo C70 generations
3 generations between 2000 and 2013. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2013 powertrain options
Volvo C70 MPG history, 1998–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 20 |
| 1998 | 19–20 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Volvo C70's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Volvo C70 run 19–23 MPG across model years 2000 to 2013. The latest year, 2013, is rated 22 MPG.
Which Volvo C70 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2011 Volvo C70 C70 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 23 MPG.
How much does a Volvo C70 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2013, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,990 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,990.
Has the Volvo C70's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 21 MPG in 2000 to 22 MPG in 2013, 1 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 20 MPG.