Volvo · 1998–2000 · Gas

Volvo S70 MPG by year

The EPA has rated 3 model years of the Volvo S70, from 1998 to 2000. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2000, at 22 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2000 model is 5% more efficient than the best 1998 model (22 vs. 21 MPG). The 2000 model is 10% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (22 vs. 20 MPG).

Most efficient year200022 MPG combined
Latest (2000)22 MPG$2,693/yr to fuel
First rated (1998)21 MPG$2,821/yr at today's prices
Model years rated318 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • S70, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every S70 model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2000 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 19
19 / 26 20 — 6 $2,693
1999 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 19
18 / 26 20 — 7 $2,821
1998 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 19
18 / 26 21 — 5 $2,821

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare S70 model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Volvo S70 year has the best fuel economy?

The 2000 Volvo S70, rated up to 22 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,693 a year.

Which Volvo S70 year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1998 model, whose most efficient version is rated 21 MPG combined (about $2,821 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Volvo S70?

The 2000 Volvo S70 is rated up to 22 MPG combined.

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