Volvo XC70 AWD
21 MPG The 2016 Volvo XC70 AWD is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 26 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 2003–2016 run it averages 19.3 MPG, improving by 2 MPG over 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 MPG | 19 | 26 | $2950 | 409 | 1 |
| 2015 | 20.5 MPG | 17.5 | 24.5 | $3025 | 427 | 2 |
| 2014 | 20.5 MPG | 17.5 | 24.5 | $3025 | 427 | 2 |
| 2013 | 20 MPG | 17.5 | 23.5 | $3100 | 436 | 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 | 22.5 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 2008 | 17 MPG | 15 | 22 | $4550 | 523 | 1 |
| 2007 | 19 MPG | 16 | 23 | $4050 | 468 | 1 |
| 2006 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $4050 | 468 | 1 |
| 2005 | 19 MPG | 16 | 22 | $4050 | 468 | 1 |
| 2004 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23 | $4050 | 468 | 1 |
| 2003 | 19 MPG | 16 | 23 | $4050 | 468 | 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 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the Volvo XC70 AWD ranks 22 on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Acura MDX 4WD (21.5), Honda Pilot 4WD (21.5), Kia Sportage 4WD (21.5), Acura RDX 4WD (22), Ford Escape 4WD (22).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 409 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Volvo XC70 AWD get?
The 2016 Volvo XC70 AWD is rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA — 19 city and 26 highway. Across all 14 model years in the database it averages 19.3 MPG, ranging from 17 to 21 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Volvo XC70 AWD 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 2016 model is $2950.
Has the Volvo XC70 AWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 19 MPG in 2003 to 21 in 2016 — an improvement of 2 MPG, or 11% across 14 model years.
Is the Volvo XC70 AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 22 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG. That is 2.6 better 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.