- Newest year: 2008
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2008 Volvo XC70 MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 17 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008 Volvo XC70 at a glance
The 2008 Volvo XC70 has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 17 MPG combined. The most efficient is the XC70 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD at 17 MPG, which costs about $4,730 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The XC70 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs less to fuel than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2008 (class median $3,840 a year).
What the 2008 XC70 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$394
$4,730 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.88
Per 100 miles
$31.53
Five years
$23,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$890more a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Volvo XC70 MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,730 |
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 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD: $5,640 in California and $4,100 in Texas, a $1,540 difference.
- California $5,640
- Washington $5,300
- New York $4,670
- Florida $4,320
- Texas $4,100
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2008 standard SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2008 Volvo XC70 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2003-2007 Volvo XC70) is rated 19 MPG combined and costs $4,230 a year to fuel; the 2008 model is rated 17 MPG and costs $4,730 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Volvo XC70 get?
EPA rates the 2008 Volvo XC70 at 17 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the XC70 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 17 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Volvo XC70 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the XC70 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,730 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,730 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Volvo XC70 100 miles?
About $31.53 per 100 miles for the XC70 3.2L 6-cyl 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 2008 Volvo XC70 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The XC70 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 15 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2008 Volvo XC70 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The XC70 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,730 a year to fuel, $890 more than the class median of $3,840, and less than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 334 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2008 Volvo XC70 different from the 2007 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 17 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,230 to $4,730, $500 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2008 against 1 configuration for 2007. See the 2007 Volvo XC70 for that year.