Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Fuel Economy (g/100m)

Chart is based on 198 fuel economy reports for the Volvo XC90 and 232 fuel economy reports for the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen.

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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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 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
2013	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	5	5	20	70	70	3.1
2012	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	0	10	25	65	70	2.1
2012	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	light	1	6	22	70	74	2.7
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	10	80	10	75	4.3
2011	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	5	9	18	68	73	2.4
2011	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	hills	med	hvy	35	8	30	27	74	3.3
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	17	0	83	0	0	3.8
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2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	0	43	24	33	63	21.4
2010	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	3	13	29	55	68	2.5
2010	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	light	none	9	10	14	67	68	3.1
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	6	75	6	13	67	4.0
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	14	10	16	61	78	4.7
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	9	0	36	55	100	12.5
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	none	3	17	30	50	63	2.5
2009	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	3	5	43	50	70	3.9
2009	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	7	20	52	22	68	4.1

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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 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	mid 30s in town about 40 so far on trips expect better as the engine breaks in and we take more freeway trips see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2012	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Excellent with the TDI - not sure the gas version. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2011	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	No need to sacrifice mpg to get that power. Have gotten 50 mpg on highway trips of 40 miles. Averaging 39 mpg at fill-ups. Getting 300 miles to half a tank of gas. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I was hoping for a bit better than the 8+ litres/100 km we are getting with this Sportwagen. I was hoping it would be closer to the 6 l/100 km advertised on the window sticker. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2011	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Our Sportwagen, automatic, has 17,000 mostly country/suburban miles. We routinely get 43 mpg and the mileage seems to have improved a bit, maybe 2-3 mpg since new. Top mileage is about 47 mph on the interstate, low is about 37 in combined in-town/suburban winter driving. For a car that is fun to drive and responsive at the stop light, this seems very good to me. Right now, diesel is at a premium compared to gas, but we still are saving money on fuel. Mileage on other brands of small wagons was much lower for the same utility. A friend with a new, 2013 Subaru wagon got 30 mpg on a long trip and was happy, but nothing like the TDI delivers. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Porsche performance with Prius economy see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	With 32k Miles on the odo, the mileage keeps improving. I think the engine will be fully broken in at about 50k see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	The TDI is a great contender in the fuel economy range. I do alot of driving and it would have presented great savings to me if I was able to located one when I needed to purchase a car. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	I was getting around 50 mpg on steady state freeway driving. But the performance was far from economy car- Way better! Can imagine what is possible when the car gets broke in. Excellent all around. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Sportwagen's fuel economy is exactly what you'd expect from a fairly substantial compact wagon and a 2.5 litre gas engine, not the magically impossible gas mileage posted on the window sticker at the dealership! see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review