This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain.

Key takeaways

  • The most efficient car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2015 model year is the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell at 50 MPG.

Fuel economy at a glance

These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.

Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).

Combined MPG 27 MPG
City MPG 24 MPG
Highway MPG 31 MPG
Annual fuel cost $2,200
Tailpipe CO₂ 336 g/mi
Fuel type Regular

How the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD compares

The 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD returns 27 combined MPG. Cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year average 24.7 MPG, which puts this car ahead of the class average by about 9%.

The most efficient car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2015 model year is the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell at 50 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Volvo V60 CC FWD alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.

For broader context, the average new car of the 2015 model year (across all classes) returns 24.6 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2015 model year is on its own page.

2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD
27 MPG
Class average, 2015
24.7 MPG
Class best, 2015
50 MPG
Average new car, 2015
24.6 MPG

Annual fuel cost across driving patterns

The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for regular gasoline, which is $3.99/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.

The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 555.6 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).

Driving pattern Estimated annual fuel cost
Light driver, 7,500 miles per year $1,100
Average driver, 15,000 miles per year $2,200
Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year $3,667

Compare against other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD for 2015

If you are cross-shopping the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.

The Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell leads this group at 50 MPG, 23 MPG ahead of the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD.

Specifications

The 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD runs a 2-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic (s8), sending power through front-wheel drive.

Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.

Vehicle class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Engine
2L 4-cylinder turbocharged
Transmission
Automatic (S8)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel type
Regular
Annual petroleum use
11 barrels per year
Start-stop system
Yes

Common questions about the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD

Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD.

  • Is the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD fuel efficient?
    It is in line with the rest of the class. The 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD returns 27 combined MPG, and the average car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year sits at 24.7 MPG.
  • What MPG does the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD get?
    The EPA rates the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD at 27 combined MPG, 24 MPG in city driving, and 31 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is.
  • How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD per year?
    The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $2,200 for the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade.
  • What fuel does the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD use?
    The EPA lists the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD as running on regular gasoline. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity.
  • How much CO₂ does the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD emit?
    Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 336 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 5,040 kilograms of CO₂.
  • What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD?
    City driving returns 24 MPG and highway driving returns 31 MPG, a gap of 7 MPG. A spread that wide is typical of cars with conventional automatic or manual transmissions, where stop-start city traffic eats more fuel than a steady highway cruise.
  • What engine is in the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD?
    The 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD has a 2-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine (EPA description: SIDI). Smaller turbocharged engines like this one tend to deliver bigger-engine power on demand while keeping fuel economy closer to a non-turbo version of the same displacement.
  • What transmission and drivetrain does the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD have?
    The 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD comes with a automatic (s8) transmission and front-wheel drive.
  • How does the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD compare to the best car in its class?
    The most efficient car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2015 model year is the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell at 50 combined MPG. The Volvo V60 CC FWD returns 27 MPG, a gap of 23 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.
  • How much petroleum does the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD use per year?
    The EPA estimates the 2015 Volvo V60 CC FWD consumes about 11 barrels of petroleum per year, based on the standard 15,000 miles of driving. A barrel is 42 U.S. gallons of crude oil, which is refined into gasoline plus other products.

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.