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2016 Volvo XC70 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 21–26 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016 Volvo XC70 at a glance
The 2016 Volvo XC70 has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 21–26 MPG combined. The most efficient is the XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at 26 MPG, which costs about $2,540 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,540 to $3,040, a $500 difference. The XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs less to fuel than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations rated for MY2016 (class median $2,880 a year).
What the 2016 XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$212
$2,540 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.23
Per 100 miles
$16.93
Five years
$12,700
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$340less a year
Class median $2,880 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Volvo XC70 MPG
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,540 |
| XC70 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,040 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,460 in California and $2,220 in Texas, a $1,240 difference.
- California $3,460
- Washington $3,210
- New York $2,540
- Florida $2,400
- Texas $2,220
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 small SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2016 Volvo XC70 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2010-2015 Volvo XC70) is rated 18–27 MPG combined and costs $2,460–$3,690 a year to fuel; the 2016 model is rated 21–26 MPG and costs $2,540–$3,040 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Volvo XC70 get?
EPA rates the 2016 Volvo XC70 at 21–26 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 26 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 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 $2,540 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,540–$3,040 a year. That is a $500 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Volvo XC70 100 miles?
About $16.93 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 $16.93 and $20.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Volvo XC70 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 23 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2016 Volvo XC70 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The XC70 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,540 a year to fuel, $340 less than the class median of $2,880, and less than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 188 rated small SUV configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Volvo XC70 different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 26 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,460 to $2,540, $80 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2016 against 3 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Volvo XC70 for that year.