Volvo XC60 AWD
23.5 MPG The 2021 Volvo XC60 AWD is EPA-rated at 23.5 MPG combined (20.5 city / 27.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 638 gallons, $2043 a year in fuel, or $0.136 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2009–2021 run it averages 20.9 MPG, improving by 5.5 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 | $0.106 | $1064 | $1596 | $2128 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.128 | $1277 | $1915 | $2553 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.136 | $1362 | $2043 | $2723 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.149 | $1489 | $2234 | $2979 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.170 | $1702 | $2553 | $3404 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.191 | $1915 | $2872 | $3830 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.213 | $2128 | $3191 | $4255 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23.5 MPG | 20.5 | 27.5 | $3275 | 381 | 2 |
| 2020 | 23 MPG | 20 | 27 | $3350 | 387 | 2 |
| 2019 | 22.5 MPG | 19.5 | 27 | $3425 | 393 | 2 |
| 2018 | 23.5 MPG | 21.5 | 27.5 | $3275 | 376 | 2 |
| 2017 | 22.5 MPG | 20 | 28 | $3100 | 390 | 2 |
| 2016 | 21 MPG | 18.3 | 25.3 | $3183 | 418 | 3 |
| 2015 | 20.3 MPG | 17.7 | 24.7 | $3050 | 428 | 3 |
| 2014 | 20 MPG | 17.5 | 24.5 | $3100 | 432 | 2 |
| 2013 | 20 MPG | 17.5 | 23.5 | $3100 | 442 | 2 |
| 2012 | 20 MPG | 17.5 | 23.5 | $3100 | 444 | 2 |
| 2011 | 19.5 MPG | 17.5 | 23 | $3200 | 456 | 2 |
| 2010 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21.5 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 2009 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 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 130 small sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Volvo XC60 AWD ranks 78 on current figures, against a class average of 29.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Alfa Romeo Stelvio AWD (24), BMW X3 xDrive28i (24), BMW X4 xDrive30i (24), Infiniti QX60 AWD (24), Jaguar F-Pace (24).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 381 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Volvo XC60 AWD get?
The 2021 Volvo XC60 AWD is rated at 23.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 20.5 city and 27.5 highway. Across all 13 model years in the database it averages 20.9 MPG, ranging from 18 to 24 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Volvo XC60 AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 23.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 638 gallons — roughly $2043 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.136 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2021 model is $3275.
Has the Volvo XC60 AWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 18 MPG in 2009 to 23.5 in 2021 — an improvement of 5.5 MPG, or 31% across 13 model years.
Is the Volvo XC60 AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 78 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 29.3 MPG. That is 5.8 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.