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2026 Volvo XC60 (SPA)
Shown: 2026 Volvo XC60 (SPA). Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Volvo XC60 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

19 model years · 2009–2027

26 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
29 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2027 B5 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD
$3,090

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Volvo XC60 fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Volvo XC60 for 19 model years, 2009 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–27 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 1 configuration rated 26 MPG combined and costing $3,090 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2009 is the 2015 XC60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 27 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.

Volvo XC60 MPG by year

182022242628 200920182027 Gas Hybrid 182022242628 200920182027 Gas Hybrid
Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Volvo XC60: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Hybrid (MPG)Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) $/yr
2018-2027* (SPA) Generation page
2027 (partial) —26— $3,090
2026 —2628 $1,920–$3,100
2025 —2628 $1,980–$3,100
2024 —2528 $1,980–$3,280
2023 —23–2628 $1,980–$3,420
2022 24–26—25–28 $1,980–$3,400
2021 23–25—27 $2,420–$3,520
2020 23–24—27 $2,420–$3,520
2019 22–24—26 $2,470–$3,600
2018 23–24—26 $2,410–$3,490
2009-2017 (Y20) Generation page
2017 22–26—— $2,550–$3,580
2016 20–26—— $2,540–$3,620
2015 20–27—— $2,460–$3,320
2014 20–21—— $3,100–$3,320
2013 20–21—— $3,100–$3,330
2012 20–21—— $3,100–$3,340
2011 19–21—— $3,170–$3,480
2010 18–21—— $3,140–$3,690
2009 18—— $3,630

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 XC60 generations

2 generations between 2009 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2027 powertrain options

Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
26 MPG
Per year
$3,090
See hybrid configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Volvo XC60's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Volvo XC60 run 18–27 MPG across model years 2009 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 26 MPG.

Which Volvo XC60 model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2015 Volvo XC60 XC60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2009, at 27 MPG.

How much does a Volvo XC60 cost to fuel per year?

For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,090 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,090.

Has the Volvo XC60's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 18 MPG in 2009 to 26 MPG in 2027, 8 MPG more.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Volvo XC60?

Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2023 to 2027 (23–26 MPG); Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2018 to 2026 (25–28 MPG).

How many generations of the Volvo XC60 are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Volvo XC60: 2018-2027*, 2009-2017. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.