2006 Volvo XC90 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 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD.

The 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD has 2 model options: Automatic (S5) 5-cyl, 2.5 L and Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.4 L.

The 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD Automatic (S5) 5-cyl, 2.5 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

The 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.4 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD is 16 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S5) 5-cyl, 2.5 L171520
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.4 L151319

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD is $4,650.

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 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $11,750 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 (S5) 5-cyl, 2.5 L$4,350spend $10,250 more
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.4 L$4,950spend $13,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD will consume in one year is 19 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S5) 5-cyl, 2.5 L18
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.4 L20

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD Emit?

The 2006 Volvo XC90 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 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD model options.

Automatic (S5) 5-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD Automatic (S5) 5-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,250
Fuel Cost$4,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders5
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.4 L:

City MPG13
Highway MPG19
Combined MPG15
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $13,250
Fuel Cost$4,950
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum20
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4.4
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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