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Shown: 2016 Volvo V60 Polestar. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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2015-2018 Volvo V60 MPG & Fuel Cost

4 model years · 21–29 MPG combined

29 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
36 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD
$2,250

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 wagon configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2019-2026

2015-2018 Volvo V60 at a glance

The 2015-2018 Volvo V60 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (22 configurations in all), rated 21–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $2,250 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

2015-2018 Volvo V60 by model year

2015-2018 Volvo V60: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2018 Gas 22–29 MPG $2,250–$3,570 Ratings changed
2017 Gas 23–29 MPG $2,230–$3,530 Ratings changed
2016 Gas 21–29 MPG $2,250–$3,220 Ratings changed
2015 Gas 21–29 MPG $2,270–$3,050 First year

What the 2018 V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive

Per month

$188

$2,250 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.75

Per 100 miles

$15.00

Five years

$11,250

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the wagon median

$110less a year

Class median $2,360 a year, MY2018

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2018 Volvo V60 MPG

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,230 to $2,250, $20 more.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
22–29 MPG
Per year
$2,250–$3,570

Gas configurations (5)

2018 Volvo V60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 36 29 $2,250
V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 33 26 $2,500
V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD 22 32 26 $3,130
CC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 30 25 $2,620
Polestar 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD 20 27 22 $3,570

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2017 Volvo V60 MPG

23–29 MPG · $2,230–$3,530/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,230, $20 less.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
23–29 MPG
Per year
$2,230–$3,530

Gas configurations (5)

2017 Volvo V60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 36 29 $2,230
V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 23 31 26 $2,530
V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD 22 32 26 $3,130
CC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 30 25 $2,620
Polestar 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD 20 27 23 $3,530

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2016 Volvo V60 MPG

21–29 MPG · $2,250–$3,220/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,270 to $2,250, $20 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L
Combined
21–29 MPG
Per year
$2,250–$3,220

Gas configurations (6)

2016 Volvo V60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 37 29 $2,250
V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD 22 31 25 $3,220
V60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD 20 28 23 $2,820
CC 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD 20 28 23 $2,860
V60 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 18 27 21 $3,080
PoleStar 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 18 27 21 $3,080

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2015 Volvo V60 MPG

21–29 MPG · $2,270–$3,050/yr
Gas · 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L
Combined
21–29 MPG
Per year
$2,270–$3,050

Gas configurations (6)

2015 Volvo V60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 36 29 $2,270
CC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 31 27 $2,460
V60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD 20 28 23 $2,820
CC 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD 20 28 23 $2,860
V60 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 19 28 22 $2,970
PoleStar 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 18 27 21 $3,050

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,060 in California and $1,960 in Texas, a $1,100 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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28 MPG · $2,360/yr
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31 MPG · $2,140/yr
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27 MPG · $2,930/yr
2021 Subaru Impreza Sedan (GK)

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32 MPG · $2,070/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All Volvo V60 years All Volvo models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2015-2018 Volvo V60 get?

EPA rates the 2015-2018 Volvo V60 at 21–29 MPG combined across 22 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 29 MPG (25 city, 36 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2018 Volvo V60?

Every model year of the 2015-2018 Volvo V60 tops out at 29 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2018 Volvo V60?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Volvo V60 per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,250 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $2,250–$3,570 a year. That is a $1,320 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Volvo V60 100 miles?

About $15.00 per 100 miles for the V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.00 and $23.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2018 Volvo V60 more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 25 city and 36 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 11 MPG.

How does the 2018 Volvo V60 compare with other wagon configurations?

The V60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,250 a year to fuel, $110 less than the class median of $2,360, and less than 6 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 39 rated wagon configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2018 Volvo V60 different from the 2017 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,230 to $2,250, $20 more. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2018 against 5 configurations for 2017. See the 2017 Volvo V60 for that year.