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2003-2004 Volvo C70 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 19–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small car configurations, MY2004. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2004 Volvo C70 at a glance
The 2003-2004 Volvo C70 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 19–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2004, costs about $4,020 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Convertible 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD (20 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2003-2004 Volvo C70 by model year
What the 2004 Convertible 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$335
$4,020 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.70
Per 100 miles
$26.80
Five years
$20,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$370more a year
Class median $3,650 a year, MY2004
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Volvo C70 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,020.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.3L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Convertible 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.3L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Convertible 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,230 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Volvo C70 MPG
20 MPG · $4,020/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.3L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Convertible 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.3L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Convertible 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Convertible 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD: $4,790 in California and $3,480 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.
- California $4,790
- Washington $4,510
- New York $3,970
- Florida $3,670
- Texas $3,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2004 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (1st gen)
- 2003-2004
- 2006-2013 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003-2004 Volvo C70 get?
EPA rates the 2003-2004 Volvo C70 at 19–20 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 Convertible 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2004 Volvo C70?
Every model year of the 2003-2004 Volvo C70 tops out at 20 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2004 Volvo C70?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2004.
How does the 2003-2004 Volvo C70 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2002 Volvo C70) is rated 19–21 MPG combined and costs $3,830–$4,230 a year to fuel; the 2003-2004 model is rated 19–20 MPG and costs $4,020–$4,230 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Volvo C70 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Convertible 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD costs about $4,020 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $4,020–$4,230 a year. That is a $210 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2004 Volvo C70 100 miles?
About $26.80 per 100 miles for the Convertible 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $26.80 and $28.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2004 Volvo C70 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Convertible 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD is rated 17 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2004 Volvo C70 compare with other small car configurations?
The Convertible 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD costs about $4,020 a year to fuel, $370 more than the class median of $3,650, and less than 3 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 356 rated small car configurations for MY2004, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2004 Volvo C70 different from the 2003 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,020. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2004 against 3 configurations for 2003. See the 2003 Volvo C70 for that year.