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2000 Volvo S70 MPG & Fuel Cost
6 configurations · 19–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2000. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000 Volvo S70 at a glance
The 2000 Volvo S70 has 6 configurations in the EPA database, rated 19–22 MPG combined. The most efficient is the S70 2.4L 5-cyl FWD at 22 MPG, which costs about $3,650 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,650 to $4,230, a $580 difference. The S70 2.4L 5-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations rated for MY2000 (class median $3,830 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2000 S70 2.4L 5-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$304
$3,650 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.08
Per 100 miles
$24.33
Five years
$18,250
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$180less a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2000
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Volvo S70 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S70 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,650 |
| S70 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.3L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
| S70 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| S70 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.3L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| S70 2.4L 5-cyl turbo FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| S70 2.4L 5-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
6 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 S70 2.4L 5-cyl FWD: $4,350 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,180 difference.
- California $4,350
- Washington $4,100
- New York $3,610
- Florida $3,330
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2000 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000 (1997)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000 Volvo S70 get?
EPA rates the 2000 Volvo S70 at 19–22 MPG combined across 6 configurations. The most efficient, the S70 2.4L 5-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Volvo S70 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the S70 2.4L 5-cyl FWD costs about $3,650 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $3,650–$4,230 a year. That is a $580 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2000 Volvo S70 100 miles?
About $24.33 per 100 miles for the S70 2.4L 5-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.33 and $28.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2000 Volvo S70 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The S70 2.4L 5-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2000 Volvo S70 compare with other midsize car configurations?
The S70 2.4L 5-cyl FWD costs about $3,650 a year to fuel, $180 less than the class median of $3,830, and less than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 107 rated midsize car configurations for MY2000, not weighted by sales.