The Volvo V60CC does 25.3 mpg combined (22.3 city, 30.3 highway), which works out to about $1,518 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2L 4-cyl Hybrid does 26.5 mpg while 2.5L 5-cyl does 23 — a difference of $221 a year. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Volvo V60CC engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Volvo V60CC ranges from 26.5 down to 23 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $221 a year across 3 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl Hybrid | 23.5 / 30.8 | 2023–2026 | $1,449 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 22.3 / 30.7 | 2015–2022 | $1,518 | |
| 2.5L 5-cyl | 20 / 28 | 2015–2016 | $1,670 |
What that actually costs
The Volvo V60CC burns a gallon every 25.3 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 474 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.126 |
| Fuel per year | $1,518 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,590 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | +$24 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,823 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Volvo V60CC gives up 8 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 30.3 out there against 22.3 in town, a 36% drop worth $455 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 22.3 mpg | $1,722 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30.3 mpg | $1,267 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (36%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the V60CC changed over the years
The V60CC peaked in 2025 at 27 mpg (24 city, 31 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2016 at 23 — 4 mpg apart, or $248 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 26. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2025 | 24 / 31 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2024 | 24 / 31 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2023 | 23 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2022 | 22 / 31 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2021 | 22 / 31 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2020 | 22 / 31 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2019 | 22 / 31 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2018 | 22 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2017 | 22 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2016 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2015 | 22 / 29.5 | 2 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 13 EPA ratings of the Volvo V60CC — 3 engines across 2015–2026. 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 $2,823. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Volvo V60CC get?
25.3 mpg combined on average — 22.3 in the city and 30.3 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2015–2026.
How much does a Volvo V60CC cost in fuel per year?
About $1,518 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,590 over five years, or 0.126 dollars a mile.
Which V60CC engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl Hybrid at 26.5 mpg, against 23 for the 2.5L 5-cyl — a difference of about $221 a year.
Is the V60CC good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world V60CC figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Volvo V60CC is $2,823 against the $1,518 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 27 and 23 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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