Against 10 other 5-cyl cars rated 1998–2000, the S70 beats their 20.9 mpg average by 1.1 mpg, about $92 a year.
Every Volvo S70 engine, compared
The Volvo S70 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 5-cyl | 18.3 / 26 | 1998–2000 | $1,803 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2000) | $0.145 |
| Fuel per year | $1,745 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,725 |
| Against other 5-cyl cars, 1998–2000 | −$92 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,600 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2000 Volvo S70 gives up 7 mpg in town: 26 on the highway against 19 in the city, $544 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2000) | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (37%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the S70 changed over the years
The S70 peaked in 2000 at 22 mpg (19 city, 26 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1999 at 21 — 1 mpg apart, or $84 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 1999 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 1998 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Volvo S70 — 1 engine across 1998–2000. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,600. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2000 Volvo S70 get?
22 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1998 the S70 has averaged 21.3 mpg.
Is the 2000 S70 more efficient than the 1999?
Yes: 22 against 21 mpg combined, about $84 a year less to run.
Which S70 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2000, at 22 mpg combined (19 city, 26 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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