# Volvo XC60 specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2027
- **MPG (combined):** 26
- **Drive:** AWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2027

## Quick answer

The 2027 Volvo XC60 is a small SUV rated at 26 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid.

## Every 2027 Volvo XC60 version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| XC60 B5 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 24/29 | 26 mpg | $3,150 | 343 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Volvo XC60 specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 26 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 26-28 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 26-28 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 25-28 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-28 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 24-28 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-27 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-27 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 22-26 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 23-26 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 22-26 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 20-26 |
| 2015 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.2L V6; 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 20-27 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the XC60 changed over the years?

- **2027:** dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid.
- **2025:** combined mpg went from 25-28 to 26-28.
- **2024:** FWD was dropped; combined mpg went from 23-28 to 25-28.
- **2023:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo.
- **2022:** combined mpg went from 23-27 to 24-28.
- **2020:** combined mpg went from 22-26 to 23-27.
- **2019:** FWD became available; combined mpg went from 23-26 to 22-26.
- **2018:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid; FWD was dropped.
- **2017:** dropped 3.0L V6 turbo and 2.5L 5-cyl turbo.
- **2016:** dropped 3.2L V6.

## What does it cost to run a XC60?

The EPA puts the 2027 Volvo XC60's fuel cost at **$3,150 a year**, against about $2,264 for other current small SUVs: roughly 39% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $15,750 in fuel.

## XC60 vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 |
| [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 |
| [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 |
| [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 |
| [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 |
| [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 |
| [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 |
| [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 |

Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2027 Volvo XC60 get?

The 2027 Volvo XC60 is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2027 Volvo XC60 have?

The 2027 Volvo XC60 comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD.

### Is there a hybrid Volvo XC60?

Yes. The Volvo XC60 has been offered as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which.

### Which Volvo XC60 year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2026 Volvo XC60 has the highest combined rating, up to 28 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Volvo XC60 for a year?

About $3,150 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Volvo XC60?

The most efficient 2027 version, the XC60 B5 AWD, is rated 24 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (26 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2027 Volvo XC60 emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 343 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### Does the 2027 Volvo XC60 come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2027 Volvo XC60 is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the Volvo XC60 cheap to run compared with other small SUVs?

No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,150 compares with about $2,264 for other current small SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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