MPG by Model

MakesVolvoXC60

Volvo XC60 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 28 MPG combined in 2022–2026, the plug-in hybrid XC60 T8 AWD. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (2009).

Volvo XC60: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2009–202615202530MPG20172023200920152020202628 MPG peaklowest peak 18Volvo XC60: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year15202530MPG200920122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
535.7 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the XC60 T8 AWD. Put it next to its 2009 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Volvo XC60 has EPA ratings for 18 model years, 2009–2026, most often among small SUVs. Its first plug-in hybrid version arrived in 2018, when 7 of 91 SUVs offered one.

It shared the spot of the most fuel-efficient Volvo nameplate in 2026. No other Volvo nameplate rated lower than it in 2018 (the Volvo XC90 was next lowest).

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The XC60 placed 27th (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 29 MPG, is shared by three nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550XC60 28median 27NiroBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550XC60 28median 27

The XC60, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

2009–1338th of 88SUVs
2014–1822nd of 50small SUVs
2019–2327th of 70small SUVs
2024–2627th of 64small SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2017

    Dropped: 2.5-liter 5-cylinder, 3.0-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 26 → 26 MPG.

  • 2023

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 28 → 28 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2009–2022.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2018–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2023–2026.

All 18 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2025–2026XC60 T8 AWD plug-in hybrid2828 / 30262
2024XC60 T8 AWD Recharge plug-in hybrid2828 / 28252
2023XC60 T8 AWD Recharge plug-in hybrid2828 / 30234
2022XC60 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range plug-in hybrid2828 / 30245
2020–2021XC60 AWD PHEV plug-in hybrid2726 / 29234
2019XC60 AWD PHEV plug-in hybrid2625 / 29224
2018XC60 AWD PHEV plug-in hybrid2626 / 28233
2017XC60 FWD2623 / 30223
2016XC60 FWD2623 / 30205
2015XC60 FWD2724 / 31205
2014XC60 FWD2118 / 26203
2012–2013XC60 FWD2119 / 25203
2011XC60 FWD2118 / 25193
2010XC60 FWD2118 / 27183
2009XC60 AWD1815 / 22181

Version names in the EPA list: XC60 AWD, XC60 AWD PHEV, XC60 B5, XC60 B5 AWD, XC60 B6 AWD, XC60 FWD, XC60 T8 AWD, XC60 T8 AWD Recharge, XC60 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range.

Same class, 2026

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