Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda CX-7 MPG

Chart is based on 198 fuel economy reports for the Volvo XC90 and 98 fuel economy reports for the Mazda CX-7.

Volvo XC90 MPG

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
2018	4dr SUV twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	0	98	3	65	19.8
2017	4dr SUV twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	7	31	34	29	60	22.9
2011	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	1	9	40	50	60	17.5
2011	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	20	10	70	65	24.0
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	hills	light	none	10	10	10	70	60	28.9
2010	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	45	15	40	0	0	18.7
2010	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	3	3	65	30	60	17.9
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2009	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	25	25	50	60	16.2
2008	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	7	20	33	40	68	18.8
2008	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	10	20	35	35	60	17.5
2008	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	14	30	21	35	67	17.9
2007	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	3	3	40	55	68	21.7
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	3	45	38	15	60	21.4
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	11	26	30	33	81	17.9
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	6	34	6	54	60	16.5
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	7	33	26	34	81	18.9
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	10	20	20	50	70	30.0
2006	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	5	23	8	63	77	18.6
2005	4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	10	40	40	65	17.5
2005	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	5	30	15	50	65	18.5
2005	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	6	13	34	47	63	19.2
2005	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	6	14	37	44	69	17.9
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	1	42	31	26	70	18.0
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	19	34	29	18	60	17.1
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	21	40	35	68	20.2
2003	4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	73	18	10	70	14.0
2003	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	43	5	10	43	63	18.6
2003	4dr SUV turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	hvy	0	8	0	93	68	34.8

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Mazda CX-7 MPG

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
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	none	10	43	33	13	110	15.5
2011	4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	none	0	15	35	50	75	23.5
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	0	3	48	50	83	19.3
2010	4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	3	5	48	45	78	27.1
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	5	7	43	45	65	22.8
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	5	50	8	38	110	17.3
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	8	15	46	31	82	19.8
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2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	22	21	36	21	85	16.6
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	12	24	23	42	68	20.5
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	13	17	27	43	67	18.5

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda CX-7

Mazda CX-7 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Traded in an F-150. CX-7 is not great but much better than a pick-up. Avg 22-28 mpg. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	reasonable see full Mazda CX-7 review
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	bad fuel economy, I guess thats why 2006-2008 models do have a trip computer but the trip computer was not able. 2009 to present all have same trip computer that provides MPG,distance to empty and somewhat of an improved gas mileage. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of performance when needed yet 23 mpg on highway see full Mazda CX-7 review

Mazda CX-7 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Again adequate but could be better. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Low compared to other crossovers, due to turbo. HOwever, actual results have been higher than expected - 22/highway. (owner 8 months) see full Mazda CX-7 review
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Gas milage could be better. 19/22. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	With european fuel prices you can drain your wallet refuelling this car. However when you compare with other having 260 HP it is still not so bad see full Mazda CX-7 review
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	My Toyota Rav4 fuel economy was much better. Sometimes I have regrets getting 16MPG see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The consumption is a bit to high but if you want power you must make some compromises. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Fuel economy not as good as many competitors in this class, combined with premium fuel requirements. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It is smaller yet gets the same gas mileage as the much larger and heavier Q7. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Averaged 15 MPG in the city. I would have expected closer to 20 MPG out of this vehicle. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Premium fuel, gas mileage not as good for a smaller engine. see full Mazda CX-7 review