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2005 Volvo XC70 MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Volvo XC70 is a SUV with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway) on premium gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2004 model. Among 76 SUVs rated for 2005, it ranks 55th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,118 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 16 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,118 15,000 mi/yr · $20.79 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #55 of 76 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Volvo XC70's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway229.410.7
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 2005 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
  2. 2Ford Escape24 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Mazda Tribute24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Subaru Legacy/Outback23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  6. 55Volvo XC7019 MPG $3,118
  7. 76Mercedes-Benz G-Class12 MPG $4,938
2005 XC70Other SUVsClass median: $2,821/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

XC70 MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 5-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
XC70 AWD		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 5-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

2005 Volvo XC70 vs. rivals

vs Cadillac Escalade 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Escalade saves $18/yr vs Lexus GX 15 MPG · $3,100/yr GX saves $18/yr vs BMW X3 18 MPG · $3,292/yr XC70 saves $173/yr vs Infiniti QX56 14 MPG · $3,321/yr XC70 saves $203/yr vs Land Rover LR3 14 MPG · $3,321/yr XC70 saves $203/yr vs Saab 9-7 16 MPG · $2,906/yr 9-7 saves $212/yr vs Land Rover Freelander 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Freelander saves $383/yr vs Cadillac SRX 17 MPG · $2,735/yr SRX saves $383/yr vs Lexus RX 20 MPG · $2,325/yr RX saves $793/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Volvo XC70?

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway).

What fuel does the 2005 Volvo XC70 use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Volvo XC70?

The 2005 Volvo XC70's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Volvo XC70 per year?

About $3,118 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $20.79 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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