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Volvo V70 XC MPG by year

The EPA has rated 2 model years of the Volvo V70 XC, from 2001 to 2002. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2002, at 20 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2002 model is 11% more efficient than the best 2001 model (20 vs. 18 MPG). The 2002 model is 21% more efficient than the median SUV that year (20 vs. 16.5 MPG).

Most efficient year200220 MPG combined
Latest (2002)20 MPG$2,962/yr to fuel
First rated (2001)18 MPG$3,292/yr at today's prices
Model years rated22 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • V70 XC, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every V70 XC model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2002 Gas 20 MPG 17 / 23 16.5 — 1 $2,962
2001 Gas 18 MPG 16 / 21 17 — 1 $3,292

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Volvo V70 XC year has the best fuel economy?

The 2002 Volvo V70 XC, rated up to 20 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,962 a year.

Which Volvo V70 XC year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2001 model, whose most efficient version is rated 18 MPG combined (about $3,292 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Volvo V70 XC?

The 2002 Volvo V70 XC is rated up to 20 MPG combined.

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