2010 Volvo XC70 AWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD.

The 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD has 2 model options: Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L and Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.2 L.

The 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

The 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD is 18 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L181621
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.2 L181622

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD is $3,500.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,000 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.2 L$3,500spend $6,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD will consume in one year is 17 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L17
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.2 L17

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD Emit?

The 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD model options.

Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Volvo XC70 AWD Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.2 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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