2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV.

The 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV has a 34 and 65kW DCPM electric motor which is charged via standard charger.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV gets up to 24 miles per gallon in the city, and 27 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV is 25 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV is $2,950 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 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $250 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV Consume?

The 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV will consume roughly 8 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.

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV Emit?

For every mile driven, the 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV will emit 241 grams of CO2, which is about 3,615,000 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 123 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV.

City MPG24
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $250
Fuel Cost$2,950
Fuel Type 1Premium and Electricity
Fuel Type 2Electricity
Electric Motor34 and 65kW DCPM
ATV TypePlug-in Hybrid
Barrels of Petroleum8
Grams of CO23,615,000
Trees Needed to Offset172
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?Yes
Turbocharged?Yes

Related Volvo Models from 2016

If you're interested in other Volvo models from 2016, 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.

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  • "2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volvo/xc90-awd-phev/2016.

  • "2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volvo/xc90-awd-phev/2016. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volvo/xc90-awd-phev/2016.