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Volvo XC70 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
14 model years · 2003–2016
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Volvo XC70 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Volvo XC70 for 14 model years, 2003 to 2016. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–27 MPG. The latest model year, 2016, has 2 configurations rated 21–26 MPG combined and costing $2,540–$3,040 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2003 is the 2015 XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 27 MPG.
Volvo XC70 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Generation page | ||
| 2016 | 21–26 | $2,540–$3,040 |
| 2010-2015 Generation page | ||
| 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 | $3,630–$3,690 |
| 2009 Generation page | ||
| 2009 | 18 | $3,630 |
| 2008 Generation page | ||
| 2008 | 17 | $4,730 |
| 2003-2007 Generation page | ||
| 2007 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2006 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2005 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2004 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2003 | 19 | $4,230 |
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 XC70 generations
5 generations between 2003 and 2016. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Volvo XC70's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Volvo XC70 run 17–27 MPG across model years 2003 to 2016. The latest year, 2016, is rated 21–26 MPG.
Which Volvo XC70 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015 Volvo XC70 XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2003, at 27 MPG.
How much does a Volvo XC70 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2016, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,540–$3,040 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,540.
Has the Volvo XC70's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 19 MPG in 2003 to 26 MPG in 2016, 7 MPG more.