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Volvo V70 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
11 model years · 2000–2010
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Volvo V70 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Volvo V70 for 11 model years, 2000 to 2010. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–22 MPG. The latest model year, 2010, has 1 configuration rated 21 MPG combined and costing $3,140 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 2007 V70 2.4L 5-cyl FWD, at 22 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 21 MPG in 1998.
Volvo V70 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-2010 (3rd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2010 | 21 | $3,140 |
| 2009 | 20 | $3,270 |
| 2008 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2000-2007 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2007 | 18–22 | $3,650–$4,460 |
| 2006 | 18–22 | $3,650–$4,460 |
| 2005 | 18–22 | $3,650–$4,460 |
| 2004 | 19–22 | $3,650–$4,230 |
| 2003 | 19–22 | $3,650–$4,230 |
| 2002 | 20–21 | $3,830–$4,020 |
| 2001 | 19–21 | $3,830–$4,230 |
| 2000 | 18–22 | $3,650–$4,460 |
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 V70 generations
2 generations between 2000 and 2010. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2010 powertrain options
Volvo V70 MPG history, 1998–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 19–21 |
| 1998 | 19–21 |
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 V70's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Volvo V70 run 18–22 MPG across model years 2000 to 2010. The latest year, 2010, is rated 21 MPG.
Which Volvo V70 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2007 Volvo V70 V70 2.4L 5-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 22 MPG.
How much does a Volvo V70 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2010, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,140 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,140.
Has the Volvo V70's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2000 to 21 MPG in 2010, 1 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 21 MPG.