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2008 Volvo XC90 MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Volvo XC90 is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 2007 model. Among 101 SUVs rated for 2008, it ranks 91st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,703 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,703 15,000 mi/yr · $24.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #91 of 101 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Volvo XC90's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2008 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  6. 91Volvo XC9016 MPG $3,703
  7. 101Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2008 XC90Other SUVsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

XC90 MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
XC90 FWD		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703
4WD/AWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
XC90 AWD		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703
4WD/AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
XC90 AWD		 Gas 13 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
3.2L 6-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2008 Volvo XC90 vs. rivals

vs Porsche Cayenne 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi Q7 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Same fuel cost vs BMW X6 17 MPG · $3,485/yr X6 saves $218/yr vs Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 17 MPG · $3,485/yr ML-Class saves $218/yr vs Acura MDX 17 MPG · $3,485/yr MDX saves $218/yr vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class 17 MPG · $3,485/yr R-Class saves $218/yr vs Lexus GX 15 MPG · $3,950/yr XC90 saves $247/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 15 MPG · $3,950/yr XC90 saves $247/yr vs Lexus LX 14 MPG · $4,232/yr XC90 saves $529/yr vs Infiniti FX45 14 MPG · $4,232/yr XC90 saves $529/yr vs Infiniti QX56 14 MPG · $4,232/yr XC90 saves $529/yr vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class 13 MPG · $4,558/yr XC90 saves $855/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Volvo XC90?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Volvo XC90 use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Volvo XC90?

The 2008 Volvo XC90's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 Volvo XC90 per year?

About $3,703 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $24.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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