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2003-2007 Volvo XC70 MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2007. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2007 Volvo XC70 at a glance
The 2003-2007 Volvo XC70 covers 5 model years in the EPA database (5 configurations in all), rated 19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2007, costs about $4,230 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the XC70 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD (19 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2003-2007 Volvo XC70 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Gas | 19 MPG | $4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 19 MPG | $4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 19 MPG | $4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2004 | Gas | 19 MPG | $4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 19 MPG | $4,230 | First year |
What the 2007 XC70 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$353
$4,230 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.05
Per 100 miles
$28.20
Five years
$21,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$210more a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2007
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Volvo XC70 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Volvo XC70 MPG
19 MPG · $4,230/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Volvo XC70 MPG
19 MPG · $4,230/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 19 | $4,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Volvo XC70 MPG
19 MPG · $4,230/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Volvo XC70 MPG
19 MPG · $4,230/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
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 XC70 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD: $5,040 in California and $3,670 in Texas, a $1,370 difference.
- California $5,040
- Washington $4,740
- New York $4,180
- Florida $3,860
- Texas $3,670
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003-2007 Volvo XC70 get?
EPA rates the 2003-2007 Volvo XC70 at 19 MPG combined across 5 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2007 XC70 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD, is rated 19 MPG (16 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2007 Volvo XC70?
Every model year of the 2003-2007 Volvo XC70 tops out at 19 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2007 Volvo XC70?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Volvo XC70 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the XC70 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $4,230 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,230 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2007 Volvo XC70 100 miles?
About $28.20 per 100 miles for the XC70 2.5L 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 2007 Volvo XC70 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The XC70 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD is rated 16 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2007 Volvo XC70 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The XC70 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $4,230 a year to fuel, $210 more than the class median of $4,020, and less than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 325 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2007, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2007 Volvo XC70 different from the 2006 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2007 against 1 configuration for 2006. See the 2006 Volvo XC70 for that year.