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Volvo XC90 Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
6 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
7 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
8 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
9 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
10 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
11 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
12 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
13 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
14 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
15 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
16 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
17 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
18 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
19 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
20 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
21 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
22 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
23 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
24 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
25 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
26 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
27 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
28 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
29 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 12 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 13 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 10 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 12 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 15 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 16 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 9 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 10 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
75 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
76 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
77 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
78 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
79 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
80 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
81 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
82 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
83 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
84 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
85 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
86 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
87 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
88 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
89 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
90 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
91 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
92 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
93 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
94 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
95 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
96 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
97 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
98 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
99 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
100 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
101 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
102 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
103 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
104 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
105 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
106 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
107 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
108 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
109 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
110 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
111 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
112 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
113 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
114 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
115 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
116 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
117 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
118 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
119 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
120 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
121 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
122 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2018 2018 4dr SUV twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 46.5
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With the twincharged 220kW 2.0L I4 Hybrid engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2018 Volvo XC90 has been averaging 46.5 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2018 Volvo XC90s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 kilometers per hour (about 2.5 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the suburbs (0 percent), in the city (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2018 Volvo XC90 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
2017 2017 4dr SUV twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 47.52
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2011 2011 4dr SUV 311-hp 4.4L V8 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 41.2
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2011 2011 4dr SUV twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 56.5
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2010 2010 4dr SUV 311-hp 4.4L V8 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 44
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2010 2010 4dr SUV 235-hp 3.2L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 42.1
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2010 2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-sp manual AWD 98
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2009 2009 4dr SUV 235-hp 3.2L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 38.03
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2008 2008 4dr SUV 311-hp 4.4L V8 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 44.27
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2008 2008 4dr SUV 235-hp 3.2L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 42.2
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2008 2008 4dr SUV twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 41.2
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2007 2007 4dr SUV 311-hp 4.4L V8 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 51
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2007 2007 4dr SUV 235-hp 3.2L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 29.31
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2007 2007 4dr SUV twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 50.35
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2006 2006 4dr SUV 311-hp 4.4L V8 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 39.65
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2006 2006 4dr SUV twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 38.8
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2006 2006 4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 34.89
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2006 2006 4dr SUV turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-sp manual AWD 101.7
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2005 2005 4dr SUV 311-hp 4.4L V8 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 35.57
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2005 2005 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-sp shiftable automatic AWD 41.2
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2005 2005 4dr SUV twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 43.4
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2005 2005 4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 45.08
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2004 2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-sp shiftable automatic AWD 42.4
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2004 2004 4dr SUV twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 40.25
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2004 2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 49.24
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2003 2003 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-sp shiftable automatic AWD 32.95
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2003 2003 4dr SUV turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 117.95
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2003 2003 4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 43.75
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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2016 The old Volvo XC90's fuel economy was stuck in the early 2000s. When fitted with a 311-horsepower 4.4-liter V8 (last offered for 2011) its EPA ratings were 13 mpg city, 19 mpg highway. The 240-horsepower 3.2-liter inline-six that powered all first-generation XC90s in recent years managed little better, 15/21. The new XC90 is a couple hundred pounds lighter than the original one, and its only engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Two liters doesn't sound like nearly enough to motivate 4,400 pounds of all-wheel-drive crossover? Well, this particular engine happens to be both supercharged and turbocharged (the former to avoid the lag usually associated with a large, high-boost-pressure turbo) to the tune of 316 horsepower, five more than the old V8. The payoff: EPA ratings of 20 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. The highway figure is lower than that of the MDX (26), but the city figure is the best for a gasoline-powered fancy-brand three-row crossover. The trip computer averages during my week with the new XC90 largely confirmed these ratings. With a light foot in the suburbs I observed up to 27 mpg, a couple better than the Acura. Averages around 23 were common. Make frequent use of the boost and the trip computer average sinks as low as 14 mpg, but drive competitors similarly and they guzzle at least as much gas. Want even better fuel economy? Volvo will soon offer the above engine in conjuction with electric motors that bump total output to 400 horsepower. EPA ratings for the T8 hybrid haven't yet been announced, but they're expected to be impressive. Plus it will be possible to plug in the XC90 T8 then drive it about 17 miles on electricity alone. The downside? The T8 will cost $11,800 more than the T6 even after factoring in a $4,600 tax credit. Fuel savings alone won't justify this bump. see full Volvo XC90 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
For an SUV it is pretty good see full Volvo XC90 review
2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
We did not want to drive a full size suv see full Volvo XC90 review
Volvo XC90 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
City driving is horrible, even in grandpa mode. Highway is quite good though. see full Volvo XC90 review
 

Volvo XC90 Gas Mileage (km/L)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Volvo XC90's real-world km/L based on how and where you drive a car.