- Newest year: 2009
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2009 Volvo XC70 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009 Volvo XC70 at a glance
The 2009 Volvo XC70 has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 18 MPG combined. The most efficient is the XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD at 18 MPG, which costs about $3,630 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD costs less to fuel than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2009 (class median $3,840 a year).
What the 2009 XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$210less a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Volvo XC70 MPG
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| XC70 3.2L 6-cyl | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,570
- New York $3,630
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,170
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Closest combined MPG among MY2009 standard SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2009 Volvo XC70 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2008 Volvo XC70) is rated 17 MPG combined and costs $4,730 a year to fuel; the 2009 model is rated 18 MPG and costs $3,630 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Volvo XC70 get?
EPA rates the 2009 Volvo XC70 at 18 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD, is rated 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Volvo XC70 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Volvo XC70 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Volvo XC70 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD is rated 15 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2009 Volvo XC70 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $210 less than the class median of $3,840, and less than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 341 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Volvo XC70 different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 18 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,730 to $3,630, $1,100 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2009 against 1 configuration for 2008. See the 2008 Volvo XC70 for that year.