Volvo XC70 Annual Fuel Cost
Running a 2016 Volvo XC70 costs about $2,300 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.
Latest model year (2016):
The Volvo XC70 costs an estimated $2,350/year in fuel (346 g CO₂/mi).
Volvo XC70 Fuel Cost — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | MPG Comb. | Annual Cost | CO₂ (g/mi) | GHG Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | 5 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 21 | $2,950 | 409 | 5 |
| 2016Config 2 of 2 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 346 | 6 |
| 2015Config 1 of 3 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Regular Gasoline | 20 | $3,100 | 434 | 5 |
| 2015Config 2 of 3 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.2 L | 6 3.2L | Regular Gasoline | 21 | $2,950 | 420 | 5 |
| 2015Config 3 of 3 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 336 | 7 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Volvo XC70 data analysis
How Volvo XC70 estimated annual fuel cost varies
Across 5 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2016 Volvo XC70, estimated annual fuel cost runs from $2,300 to $3,100. The strongest figure belongs to the 2015 Volvo XC70 (Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L) at $2,300, and the weakest to the 2015 car (Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L) at $3,100 — a spread of 26%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Volvo XC70 would be misleading.
What changed for 2016
Average estimated annual fuel cost for the 2016 Volvo XC70 is $2,650, against $2,783 for the 2015 car — it fell by $133. That is a real improvement, and it is the kind of change worth paying the newer-year premium for if this figure drives your decision.
How to read this Volvo XC70 data
This page lists every 2015 through 2016 Volvo XC70 record we hold for this measurement — 5 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Volvo XC70 figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Volvo XC70 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About XC70 Fuel Cost
How much does it cost to fuel the Volvo XC70?
The estimated annual fuel cost for the Volvo XC70 is $2,300 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.
How much CO₂ does the Volvo XC70 produce?
The Volvo XC70 produces approximately 336 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.