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2010-2015 Volvo XC70 MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 18–27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2010-2015 Volvo XC70 at a glance
The 2010-2015 Volvo XC70 covers 6 model years in the EPA database (17 configurations in all), rated 18–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $2,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (27 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The best combined rating in the generation, 27 MPG, was reached in 2015.
2010-2015 Volvo XC70 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gas | 20–27 MPG | $2,460–$3,320 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,100–$3,320 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,100–$3,330 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,100–$3,340 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 19–21 MPG | $3,170–$3,480 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,630–$3,690 | First year |
What the 2015 XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$205
$2,460 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.10
Per 100 miles
$16.40
Five years
$12,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$530less a year
Class median $2,990 a year, MY2015
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Volvo XC70 MPG
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 27 MPG, up 6. Its annual cost goes from $3,100 to $2,460, $640 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 31 | 27 | $2,460 |
| XC70 3.2L 6-cyl | 3.2L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,170 |
| XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,320 |
2014 Volvo XC70 MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,100–$3,320/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,100.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 3.2L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,100 |
| XC70 3.2L 6-cyl AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,160 |
| XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,320 |
2013 Volvo XC70 MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,100–$3,330/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,100.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 3.2L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,100 |
| XC70 3.2L 6-cyl AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,190 |
| XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,330 |
2012 Volvo XC70 MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,100–$3,340/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,170 to $3,100, $70 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 3.2L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,100 |
| XC70 3.2L 6-cyl AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,210 |
| XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,340 |
2011 Volvo XC70 MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,170–$3,480/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 21 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,170, $460 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 3.2L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,170 |
| XC70 3.2L 6-cyl AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,260 |
| XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,480 |
2010 Volvo XC70 MPG
18 MPG · $3,630–$3,690/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 3.2L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| XC70 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,690 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,350 in California and $2,150 in Texas, a $1,200 difference.
- California $3,350
- Washington $3,100
- New York $2,460
- Florida $2,330
- Texas $2,150
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2010-2015 Volvo XC70 get?
EPA rates the 2010-2015 Volvo XC70 at 18–27 MPG combined across 17 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 27 MPG (24 city, 31 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2015 Volvo XC70?
The XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 27 MPG, in 2015. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2010.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2015 Volvo XC70?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
How does the 2010-2015 Volvo XC70 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2009 Volvo XC70) is rated 18 MPG combined and costs $3,630 a year to fuel; the 2010-2015 model is rated 18–27 MPG and costs $2,460–$3,690 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Volvo XC70 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,460 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,460–$3,320 a year. That is a $860 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Volvo XC70 100 miles?
About $16.40 per 100 miles for the XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.40 and $22.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2015 Volvo XC70 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 24 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2015 Volvo XC70 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,460 a year to fuel, $530 less than the class median of $2,990, and less than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 188 rated small SUV configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2015 Volvo XC70 different from the 2014 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 27 MPG, up 6. Its annual cost goes from $3,100 to $2,460, $640 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2015 against 3 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 Volvo XC70 for that year.