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2021 Volvo XC90 MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Volvo XC90 is a midsize or large SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2020 model. Among 65 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 20th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,370 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 21 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,370 15,000 mi/yr · $15.80 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #20 of 65 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2021 Volvo XC90's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	21	8.9	11.2
Highway	30	12.8	7.8
Combined	25	10.6	9.4

How it ranks among 2021 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Tesla Model X105 MPGe $864
2Audi e-tron78 MPGe $1,172
3Toyota Highlander Hybrid36 MPG $1,292
4Ford Explorer Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
5Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid56 MPGe + 23 MPG $1,833
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20Volvo XC9025 MPG $2,370
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65Lamborghini Urus14 MPG $4,232

2021 XC90Other midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,583/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

XC90 MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic XC90 FWD	Gas	21 MPG	30 MPG	25 MPG	—	$2,370
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic XC90 AWD	Gas	20 MPG	28 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic XC90 AWD	Gas	19 MPG	28 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 104 cu ft
Cargo volume: 47 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 361 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2021 Volvo XC90 vs. rivals

vs Cadillac Escalade Diesel 23 MPG · $2,413/yr XC90 saves $43/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover Diesel 24 MPG · $2,312/yr Range Rover Diesel saves $58/yr vs Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid 46 MPGe + 21 MPG · $2,470/yr XC90 saves $100/yr vs Lincoln Aviator 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Aviator saves $156/yr vs BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid 50 MPGe + 20 MPG · $2,204/yr X5 Plug-in Hybrid saves $166/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover 23 MPG · $2,576/yr XC90 saves $206/yr vs Lexus RX Hybrid 30 MPG · $1,975/yr RX Hybrid saves $395/yr vs Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid 56 MPGe + 23 MPG · $1,833/yr Aviator Plug-in Hybrid saves $537/yr vs Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid 55 MPGe + 27 MPG · $1,924/yr XC90 Plug-in Hybrid saves $446/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2021 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid (55 MPGe + 27 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Volvo XC90?

Up to 25 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 Volvo XC90 use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Volvo XC90?