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2001-2002 Volvo V70 XC MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 18–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001-2002 Volvo V70 XC at a glance
The 2001-2002 Volvo V70 XC covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 18–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $4,020 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the V70 XC 2.4L 5-cyl turbo 4WD (20 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2001-2002 Volvo V70 XC by model year
What the 2002 V70 XC 2.4L 5-cyl turbo 4WD 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 standard SUV median
$60less a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Volvo V70 XC MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 20 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,460 to $4,020, $440 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V70 XC (Most efficient) | 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 20 | $4,020 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Volvo V70 XC MPG
18 MPG · $4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V70 XC (Most efficient) | 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,460 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the V70 XC 2.4L 5-cyl turbo 4WD: $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 MY2002 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2001-2002
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2001-2002 Volvo V70 XC get?
EPA rates the 2001-2002 Volvo V70 XC at 18–20 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 V70 XC 2.4L 5-cyl turbo 4WD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2002 Volvo V70 XC?
The V70 XC 2.4L 5-cyl turbo 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2002. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2002 Volvo V70 XC?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Volvo V70 XC per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the V70 XC 2.4L 5-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $4,020 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,020 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Volvo V70 XC 100 miles?
About $26.80 per 100 miles for the V70 XC 2.4L 5-cyl turbo 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Volvo V70 XC more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The V70 XC 2.4L 5-cyl turbo 4WD is rated 17 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2002 Volvo V70 XC compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The V70 XC 2.4L 5-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $4,020 a year to fuel, $60 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 228 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Volvo V70 XC different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 20 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,460 to $4,020, $440 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2002 against 1 configuration for 2001. See the 2001 Volvo V70 XC for that year.