Volvo · 2003–2016 · Gas
Volvo XC70 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 14 model years of the Volvo XC70, from 2003 to 2016. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2015, at 27 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2016 model is 37% more efficient than the best 2003 model (26 vs. 19 MPG). The 2016 model is 4% more efficient than the median small SUV that year (26 vs. 25 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- XC70, 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 XC70 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 21 |
23 / 30 | 25 | — | 2 | $1,788 |
| 2015 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 20 |
24 / 31 | 25 | — | 3 | $1,722 |
| 2014 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 26 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 2013 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 25 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 2012 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 25 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 2011 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 25 | 19.5 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 2010 | Gas | 18 MPG | 16 / 21 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,583 |
| 2009 | Gas | 18 MPG | 15 / 22 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,583 |
| 2008 | Gas | 17 MPG | 15 / 22 | 18 | — | 1 | $3,485 |
| 2007 | Gas | 19 MPG | 16 / 23 | 18 | — | 1 | $3,118 |
| 2006 | Gas | 19 MPG | 17 / 24 | 17 | — | 1 | $3,118 |
| 2005 | Gas | 19 MPG | 16 / 22 | 17 | — | 1 | $3,118 |
| 2004 | Gas | 19 MPG | 17 / 23 | 17 | — | 1 | $3,118 |
| 2003 | Gas | 19 MPG | 16 / 23 | 17 | — | 1 | $3,118 |
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 XC70 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2015 Volvo XC70, rated up to 27 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,722 a year.
Which Volvo XC70 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2008 model, whose most efficient version is rated 17 MPG combined (about $3,485 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volvo XC70?
The 2016 Volvo XC70 is rated up to 26 MPG combined.