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Volvo XC60 vs. Mazda RX-8 MPG

Chart is based on 68 fuel economy reports for the Volvo XC60 and 202 fuel economy reports for the Mazda RX-8.

Volvo XC60 MPG

Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2016 20.5 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2013 27.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2012 20.3 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2012 26.6 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2012 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2011.5 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2011 20.9 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2011 27.1 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2011 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2010 21.1 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2010 29.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2010 33.3 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2010 33.3 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2010 22.5 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2016 4dr SUV turbocharged 325hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 0 15 15 70 70 20.5  
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 212hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 0 25 25 50 80 27.0  
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 13 21 12 54 108 20.3  
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 212hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 10 10 40 40 80 26.6  
2012 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 0 40 30 30 60 20.0  
2011.5 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 0 0 27 73 67 21.0  
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 9 19 22 51 68 20.9  
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2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 202hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 5 0 80 15 60 27.1  
2011 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 0 38 30 33 68 22.0  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 10 14 17 60 67 21.1  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 202hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD		 flat med hvy 0 10 20 70 90 29.0  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 173hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 30 30 10 30 80 33.3  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 173hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD		 hills v.lt none 0 0 30 70 60 33.3  
2010 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 20 20 60 60 22.5  

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Mazda RX-8 MPG

Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2010 17.1 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2009 17.5 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2008 20.9 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2007 18.4 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2007 22.5 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 19.1 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 17.3 MPG Highway Percentage 3 percent Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2005 18.6 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2004 17.5 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2004 17.3 MPG Highway Percentage 23 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2010 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 1 22 22 55 74 17.1  
2009 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 2 16 29 53 68 17.5  
2008 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 3 16 15 67 72 20.9  
2007 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 5 14 48 33 79 18.4  
2007 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 15 24 10 51 78 22.5  
2006 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 9 10 13 67 66 19.1  
2006 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 5 28 65 3 60 17.3  
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2005 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 6 16 18 60 77 18.6  
2004 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 7 25 24 44 77 17.5  
2004 4dr Coupe 197-horsepower 1.3L R2
4-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat lead light 42 12 23 23 70 17.3  

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Volvo XC60 vs. Mazda RX-8 MPG

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearComment
Volvo has a new, highly fuel efficient four-cylinder engine on the way. For 2014, though, the XC60 continues to be powered by a trio of 3.0-liter sixes that lag most competitors in fuel economy. The T6 scored 17 mpg in the EPA's city cycle, and 24 mpg on the highway. The Cadillac SRX does even worse (16/23), but the Acura RDX (19/27), Audi Q5 3.0T (18/26), BMW X3 35xDrive (19/26), and Mercedes-Benz GLK350 (19/24) all do better. These disappointing test scores were validated during my week with the car. In suburban driving the trip computer average usually ranged between 18 and 20. Even with a light foot 22 wasn't easy to achieve. see full Volvo XC60 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 325hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Not that great for a cross-over SUV, but it's a relatively heavy, solid vehicle with a 6-cylinder turbo, so it's not exactly a hybrid! see full Volvo XC60 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda RX-8

Mazda RX-8 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 One of the big downsides of the rotary is truly horrendous fuel economy. When the RX-8 first came out in the early 2000s, its mileage ratings of 16/22 city/highway mpg (stick shift) were just barely acceptable, but there days, with many crossovers hitting more than 30 mpg on the highway, those figures are truly atrocious, especially given respectable but certainly not neck-snapping power. Futhermore, it takes premium. If you're using the RX-8 as it commuter, fuel costs will add up quickly. In my predominantly around-town driving, I typically average between 16-17 mpg. My highest recorded average was 20 mpg on a highway trip at speeds around 75 mph. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2007 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 The EPA numbers are way low compared with my real-world experience. The window sticker showed 18/25 and I have never seen less than 23 with my 40/60 city/highway commute. I think Mazda should develop a lean-burn economy cruise mode for this car. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2006 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 Lite bit to high consumption when I drive it in normal speed. On full woot its ok. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2005 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 Worst fuel economy in its class. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 Not that bad for what it is, but it seems to me that Mazda's Sky Active technology could help the city mileage. It just needs more R&D. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 At 16 m.p.g. on premium grade these days it could be cheaper to take a taxi. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 For a small engine displacement and a relatively light vehicle weight, the gas mileage is weak. I usualy get around 19mpg, and that does not realy matter if I am doing all city or all highway driving. I think the real problem is in the sixth gear it isnt much different than fifth gear so it does not provide good fuel economy. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 For a car with a 1.9 liter engine I would have expected better than 16-19 MPG. Get your foot into it and the numbers fall drastically. Otherwise I loved that car. It just got too small with a newborn and a big dog. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 I gets 20MPG no matter what I do. Running around 20. 1/2 highway 20. All the highway all day 25-26. I think that it could do better. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 16-18MPG city, 24MPG highway see full Mazda RX-8 review