The 2027 Volvo XC90 window sticker reads 23 mpg combined (20 city, 26 highway) for the 2L 4-cyl hybrid. NHTSA gives the 2026 XC90 5 stars overall, and a used 2025 asks about $49,788 today.
The Volvo XC90 window sticker — build, options & years
The Volvo XC90 ran from 2003–2026 across 2 generations (2003–2015, 2016–2026).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Volvo XC90 VIN decoder.
What the Volvo XC90 sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2027 XC90:
The label also prints an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 416 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle, 2027) the best XC90 version ranks #4 of 11 on combined MPG (the class best is 34 mpg).
How the XC90's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2003 to 2027:
Combined went from 17 mpg in 2003 to 23 in 2027; the best year on file is 2025 at 27 mpg. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2026 XC90:
The weak spot is rollover: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The XC90 sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the XC90 (23 mpg, 2027) sits behind the Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC90 | 2027 | 5★ | |
| Toyota Highlander | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Ford Explorer | 2026 | 5★ |
What a used XC90 sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 240 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 listings | |
| 2024 | 14 listings | |
| 2023 | 12 listings | |
| 2021 | 11 listings | |
| 2020 | 19 listings | |
| 2019 | 22 listings | |
| 2018 | 31 listings | |
| 2017 | 28 listings | |
| 2016 | 49 listings | |
| 2014 | 9 listings | |
| 2013 | 22 listings | |
| 2011 | 13 listings |
A 2025 XC90 asks a median $49,788 today, a 2011 about $5,600. Full breakdown on the Volvo XC90 value page.
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XC90 window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 67 XC90 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 141 times. The most requested model years are 2018, 2026 and 2022.
Any XC90 from 2003–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Volvo models: Volvo window stickers.
Other Volvo window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC60 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 28 mpg | |
| Volvo S60 | Compact Cars | 31 mpg | |
| Volvo XC40 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 106 mpg | |
| Volvo EX30 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 116 mpg | |
| Volvo V60 | Small Station Wagons | 31 mpg | |
| Volvo S90 | Midsize Cars | 30 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Volvo XC90
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every XC90, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Volvo XC90 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Volvo XC90 window sticker show?
The 2027 label shows up to 23 mpg combined, #4 of 11 in its EPA class (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $3,350 a year.
What safety rating is on the Volvo XC90 sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2026 model, by test: frontal crash 5, side crash 5, rollover 4.
Does the XC90 sticker show better MPG than the Toyota Highlander?
No: the most efficient 2027 XC90 reads 23 mpg combined, the 2026 Toyota Highlander 35.
Which Volvo XC90 years do people look up most?
2018, with 10 of the 67 XC90 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2026 and 2022.
What is a used Volvo XC90 worth now?
A 2025 asks a median $49,788 and a 2011 about $5,600, across 240 live listings. More on the Volvo XC90 value page.
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