2012 Volvo XC70 FWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Volvo XC70 FWD.

The 2012 Volvo XC70 FWD runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2012 Volvo XC70 FWD is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Volvo XC70 FWD Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2012 Volvo XC70 FWD gets up to 19 miles per gallon in the city, and 25 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2012 Volvo XC70 FWD is 21 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Volvo XC70 FWD?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2012 Volvo XC70 FWD is $3,000 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 2012 Volvo XC70 FWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,500 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Volvo XC70 FWD Consume?

The 2012 Volvo XC70 FWD will consume roughly 14 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2012 Volvo XC70 FWD.

City MPG 19
Highway MPG 25
Combined MPG 21
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $3,500
Fuel Cost $3,000
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Related Volvo Models from 2012

If you're interested in other Volvo models from 2012, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

Model Combined MPG
S60 AWD 21
S80 AWD 21
S80 FWD 23
XC60 FWD 21
C30 FWD 24
C30 FWD 24
XC90 FWD 19
XC70 AWD 20
XC60 AWD 20
XC70 AWD 20
C70 FWD 21
XC60 AWD 20
XC90 AWD 18
S60 FWD 23

Disclaimer

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