Volvo V70 FWD
21 MPG The 2010 Volvo V70 FWD is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 714 gallons, $2286 a year in fuel, or $0.152 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1998–2010 run it averages 20.5 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 13 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 | $0.119 | $1190 | $1786 | $2381 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.152 | $1524 | $2286 | $3048 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.190 | $1905 | $2857 | $3810 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.214 | $2143 | $3214 | $4286 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.238 | $2381 | $3571 | $4762 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21 MPG | 18 | 27 | $2950 | 423 | 1 |
| 2009 | 20 MPG | 16 | 25 | $3100 | 444 | 1 |
| 2008 | 19 MPG | 16 | 24 | $4050 | 468 | 1 |
| 2007 | 21 MPG | 18.2 | 26.2 | $3660 | 424 | 5 |
| 2006 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $3660 | 424 | 5 |
| 2005 | 21 MPG | 17.8 | 25.6 | $3670 | 424 | 5 |
| 2004 | 20.8 MPG | 17.8 | 25.6 | $3710 | 429 | 5 |
| 2003 | 20.8 MPG | 17.8 | 25.4 | $3710 | 428 | 5 |
| 2002 | 20.8 MPG | 18.2 | 25 | $3690 | 427 | 5 |
| 2001 | 20.5 MPG | 18.3 | 25.2 | $3750 | 434 | 6 |
| 2000 | 20.8 MPG | 17.8 | 25.2 | $3700 | 428 | 5 |
| 1999 | 20.4 MPG | 18.2 | 25.4 | $3770 | 436 | 5 |
| 1998 | 20 MPG | 17 | 24.6 | $3850 | 445 | 5 |
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 26 midsize station wagons models tracked here, the Volvo V70 FWD ranks 14 on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Kia Rondo (21.5), Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD (21.5), Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 4matic (22), Mercedes-Benz E350 4matic (wagon) (22), Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 4matic (23).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 423 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Volvo V70 FWD get?
The 2010 Volvo V70 FWD is rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA — 18 city and 27 highway. Across all 13 model years in the database it averages 20.5 MPG, ranging from 19 to 22 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Volvo V70 FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 21 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 714 gallons — roughly $2286 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.152 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2010 model is $2950.
Has the Volvo V70 FWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 20 MPG in 1998 to 21 in 2010 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 5% across 13 model years.
Is the Volvo V70 FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 14 of 26 in the Midsize Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG. That is 0.6 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.