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Volvo XC90 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 27 MPG combined in 2018 and 2020–2026, the plug-in hybrid XC90 T8 AWD. Its weakest year peaked at 16 MPG (2008).

Volvo XC90: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2003–20261015202530MPG20162023200320102020202627 MPG peaklowest peak 16Volvo XC90: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1015202530MPG200320062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
555.6 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the XC90 T8 AWD. Put it next to its 2003 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Volvo XC90 has EPA ratings for 23 model years, 2003–2026, most often among standard SUVs. Its best version ranked second (tied) of 52 standard SUVs in 2023, behind the class leader, the Toyota Highlander, and it placed in its class top five in 11 model years.

The first plug-in hybrid version of the XC90 arrived in 2016, when 4 of 85 SUVs offered one. Averaged over 2019–2023, its best version placed third of 46 among standard SUVs rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the top five in one other five-year span.

Among 58 standard SUVs, 2026

The XC90 placed fifth (tied). The class leader was the Jeep Cherokee at 37 MPG. The next higher rating, 34 MPG, belongs to the Hyundai Palisade.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035XC90 27median 21CherokeeBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035XC90 27median 21

The XC90, five years at a time

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

2004–0834th of 75SUVs
2009–1360th of 88SUVs
2014–18sixth of 38standard SUVs
2019–23third of 46standard SUVs
2024–26fourth of 53standard SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2016

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid. Best rating 19 → 25 MPG.

  • 2023

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 27 → 27 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2003–2014 and 2016–2022.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2016–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2023–2026.

All 23 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026XC90 T8 AWD plug-in hybrid2726 / 27233
2025XC90 T8 AWD plug-in hybrid2726 / 30233
2024XC90 T8 AWD Recharge plug-in hybrid2726 / 27233
2023XC90 T8 AWD Recharge plug-in hybrid2726 / 28223
2022XC90 T8 AWD Recharge plug-in hybrid2726 / 30225
2021XC90 AWD PHEV plug-in hybrid2726 / 30224
2020XC90 AWD PHEV plug-in hybrid2726 / 30214
2019XC90 AWD PHEV plug-in hybrid2524 / 29224
2018XC90 AWD PHEV plug-in hybrid2726 / 30234
2016–2017XC90 AWD PHEV plug-in hybrid2524 / 27224
2014XC90 FWD1916 / 24182
2012–2013XC90 FWD1916 / 23182
2011XC90 AWD1816 / 22163
2010XC90 FWD1815 / 22153
2009XC90 FWD1714 / 20153
2008XC90 AWD1614 / 20153
2007XC90 FWD1815 / 21155
2006XC90 FWD1815 / 21153
2005XC90 FWD1816 / 21154
2004XC90 FWD1916 / 22163
2003XC90 AWD1816 / 22163

Version names in the EPA list: XC90 AWD, XC90 AWD PHEV, XC90 B5 AWD, XC90 B6 AWD, XC90 FWD, XC90 T5, XC90 T5 AWD, XC90 T6 AWD, XC90 T8 AWD, XC90 T8 AWD Recharge, XC90 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range.

Same class, 2026

Jeep Cherokee37 MPGMitsubishi Outlander27 MPGMazda CX-7026 MPGRolls-Royce Cullinan14 MPG

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