Volvo S90 AWD
25 MPG The 2021 Volvo S90 AWD is EPA-rated at 25 MPG combined (21 city / 32 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 600 gallons, $1920 a year in fuel, or $0.128 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2017–2021 run it averages 25.2 MPG, essentially flat across 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.120 | $1200 | $1800 | $2400 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.128 | $1280 | $1920 | $2560 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.140 | $1400 | $2100 | $2800 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.180 | $1800 | $2700 | $3600 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25 MPG | 21 | 32 | $3100 | 356 | 1 |
| 2020 | 25 MPG | 21 | 31 | $3100 | 357 | 1 |
| 2019 | 25.5 MPG | 21.5 | 31 | $3025 | 352 | 2 |
| 2018 | 25.5 MPG | 22.5 | 31.5 | $3025 | 347 | 2 |
| 2017 | 25 MPG | 22 | 31 | $3100 | 353 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Volvo S90 AWD ranks 104 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Fusion FWD (25.3), Audi A6 quattro (25.5), Chrysler 200 (25.7), Alfa Romeo Giulia AWD (26), BMW 528i xDrive (26).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 356 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Volvo S90 AWD get?
The 2021 Volvo S90 AWD is rated at 25 MPG combined by the EPA — 21 city and 32 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 25.2 MPG, ranging from 25 to 26 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Volvo S90 AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 25 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 600 gallons — roughly $1920 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.128 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2021 model is $3100.
Has the Volvo S90 AWD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 25 MPG today against 25 in 2017 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Volvo S90 AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 104 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 2.2 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.