Volvo XC90 vs. Saturn ION Fuel Economy (g/100m)

Chart is based on 198 fuel economy reports for the Volvo XC90 and 127 fuel economy reports for the Saturn ION.

Volvo XC90 g/100m

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	g/100m
2018	4dr SUV twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	0	98	3	65	5.1
2017	4dr SUV twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	7	31	34	29	60	4.4
2011	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	1	9	40	50	60	5.7
2011	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	20	10	70	65	4.2
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	hills	light	none	10	10	10	70	60	2.4
2010	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	45	15	40	0	0	5.3
2010	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	3	3	65	30	60	5.6
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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	6.3
2008	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	7	20	33	40	68	5.6
2008	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	10	20	35	35	60	5.7
2008	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	14	30	21	35	67	5.6
2007	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	3	3	40	55	68	4.7
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	3	45	38	15	60	4.7
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	11	26	30	33	81	14.8
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	6	34	6	54	60	6.1
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	7	33	26	34	81	15.7
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	10	20	20	50	70	2.3
2006	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	5	23	8	63	77	8.4
2005	4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	10	40	40	65	5.7
2005	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	5	30	15	50	65	5.4
2005	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	6	13	34	47	63	5.3
2005	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	6	14	37	44	69	9.3
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	1	42	31	26	70	5.7
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	19	34	29	18	60	5.9
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	21	40	35	68	7.0
2003	4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	73	18	10	70	7.2
2003	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	43	5	10	43	63	5.5
2003	4dr SUV turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	hvy	0	8	0	93	68	2.0

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Saturn ION g/100m

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	g/100m
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	1	4	7	89	80	9.3
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	12	26	32	30	62	3.5
2007	4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	med	none	5	18	23	53	68	3.1
2007	4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	10	10	18	63	60	3.3
2007	4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	11	52	6	31	104	21.3
2007	4dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	4	6	2	88	78	3.6
2007	4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	none	2	8	24	67	72	2.9
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2007	4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	0	100	65	3.0
2006	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	5	0	40	55	60	3.5
2006	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	0	6	42	52	103	12.9
2006	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	5	95	70	2.7
2006	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	15	27	18	40	65	4.8
2006	4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	3	11	22	65	65	4.0
2006	4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	lead	none	0	50	50	0	0	4.2
2006	4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	0	0	100	110	18.8
2006	4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	4	31	24	42	69	4.2
2005	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	1	15	20	64	65	3.0
2005	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	6	14	40	40	68	3.5
2005	4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	80	12	0	8	60	4.1
2005	4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	5	10	52	34	65	3.4
2004	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	0	5	70	25	75	3.2
2004	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	5	10	86	65	3.2
2004	4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	7	33	11	49	75	3.8
2004	4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD	flat	light	hvy	2	18	46	34	65	3.6
2004	4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	6	15	21	59	66	3.1
2004	4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	none	0	60	13	27	58	4.4
2003	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	25	55	5	15	72	3.6
2003	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	17	28	12	44	79	7.3
2003	4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	4	38	19	39	61	3.8

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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 Saturn ION

Saturn ION Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	avg. 27 mpg see full Saturn ION review
2007	4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	34 mpg overall see full Saturn ION review
2007	4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Very good economy for a 4 door. see full Saturn ION review
2007	4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	So far we have been pleased with the fuel economy. It is not as good as a Civic but far better than our previous Ford Taurus with the V6 Vulcan engine (this car has replaced the Taurus). see full Saturn ION review
2007	4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	its the 2.2 how can you go wrong. see full Saturn ION review
2007	4dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	30+ mpg easily see full Saturn ION review
2006	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	High fuel economy for an american made car see full Saturn ION review
2006	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	30 MPG urban commuting see full Saturn ION review
2006	4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Great economy for a car with its amount of power. see full Saturn ION review
2005	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Great fuel mileage while quite peppy for a 4 cyl. see full Saturn ION review

Saturn ION Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Under 20mpg city and under 30mpg highway real world statistics. see full Saturn ION review
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Could get better city gas mileage for a 4-cylinder engine. Only get 22 MPG. see full Saturn ION review
2005	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The car is a bit thirsty for the size of the car. I feel it should get better mileage. see full Saturn ION review
2004	4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I hear the fuel economy has improved; however, the 2004 is poor. Roughly 21 city 26 hwy. I realize that is decent; however, compaired to other inline 4 small, sedans (that are plastic!) it ranks very low. see full Saturn ION review