Volvo XC70 FWD MPG and Fuel Economy
Volvo have been manufacturing models of XC70 FWD for 6 years, with the latest vehicle in 2016 having a combined MPG of 26.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2016 Volvo XC70 FWD is $2,400 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $500 more on fuel driving a 2016 Volvo XC70 FWD.
🛢 The Volvo XC70 FWD will consume roughly 11 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Volvo XC70 FWD will emit 346 grams of CO2, which is about 5,190,000 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 248 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Volvo XC70 FWD.
The table below is a complete list of the 6 Volvo XC70 FWD fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
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| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo XC70 FWD | 26 | $2,400 |
| 2015 Volvo XC70 FWD | 27 | $2,300 |
| 2014 Volvo XC70 FWD | 21 | $3,000 |
| 2013 Volvo XC70 FWD | 21 | $3,000 |
| 2012 Volvo XC70 FWD | 21 | $3,000 |
| 2011 Volvo XC70 FWD | 21 | $3,000 |
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