Against 469 other V6 cars rated 2008–2010, the V70 beats their 19.7 mpg average by 1.3 mpg, about $120 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1998, the 2.5L 5-cyl (2005), does 22 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.2L 6-cyl (2008–2010), 20: $175 a year apart.
Every Volvo V70 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 5-cyl | 18 / 27 | 2005–2005 | $1,745 | |
| 2.4L 5-cyl | 18.8 / 26.7 | 1998–2007 | $1,778 | |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 16.7 / 25.3 | 2008–2010 | $1,920 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Kia Rondo gets 21.5 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2010 V70. The V70 costs the most of them to run: $43 a year more than the Kia Rondo.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2010) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2008–2010 | −$120 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,515 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2010 Volvo V70 gives up 9 mpg in town: 27 on the highway against 18 in the city, $711 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2010) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 27 mpg | $1,422 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the V70 changed over the years
The V70 peaked in 2007 at 22 mpg (19 city, 27 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2008 at 19 — 3 mpg apart, or $276 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2010 car does 21. The biggest single-year change came in 2008: 22 to 19 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18 / 27 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2009 | 16 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2008 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2007 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2006 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2005 | 18 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2004 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2003 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2002 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2001 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 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 13 EPA ratings of the Volvo V70 — 3 engines across 1998–2010. 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 $3,515. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2010 Volvo V70 get?
21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1998 the V70 has averaged 21.2 mpg.
Is the 2010 V70 more efficient than the 2009?
Yes: 21 against 20 mpg combined, about $91 a year less to run.
Which V70 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2007, at 22 mpg combined (19 city, 27 highway).
Does the V70 get better gas mileage than the Kia Rondo?
About the same: 21 mpg for the 2010 V70 against 21.5 for the 2011 Kia Rondo.
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