2016 Volvo XC70 Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2016 Volvo XC70 Specs at a Glance
The 2016 Volvo XC70 gets 26 mpg combined on the 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 4,145 lbs, measures 190.6 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 21 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 26 mpg (23 city / 30 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · other 2016 trims rate 21–26 mpg combined
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · 2 powertrains offered
- Curb weight
- 4,145 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: XC70 4DR WAGON T6 AWD
- Length
- 190.6 in · 73.6 in wide · 63 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 111 in
2016 Volvo XC70 trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (S6), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | 5 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Fuel Cost for every year and trim
View details →Transmission Specifications
Transmission for every year and trim
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Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
Vehicle Class for every year and trim
View details →Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals
Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
View details →Curb Weight
Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →Volvo XC70 Generations
Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.
| Years | Variants | Engines | Drive | Class | Best MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 2.0L, 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2.0L, 3.0L, 3.2L | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 |
Volvo XC70 — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | 5 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.2 L | 6 · 3.2L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
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Volvo XC70 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Volvo XC70?
The Volvo XC70 is EPA-rated at up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 31 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2015 model year.
What engine does the 2016 Volvo XC70 have?
The Volvo XC70 uses a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Volvo XC70 are covered here?
This page documents 5 verified Volvo XC70 configurations across model years 2015–2016.
Which model year of the Volvo XC70 is the most fuel efficient?
The 2015 Volvo XC70 holds the highest combined rating at 27 MPG; the 2016 sits lowest at 26 MPG, a difference of 1 MPG (about 4%) across the 2 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Volvo XC70 have?
The records list 4 distinct displacements for the Volvo XC70 — 2L, 2.5L, 3L, 3.2L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2016 Volvo XC70 front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Volvo XC70 appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2016 record on All-Wheel Drive.