2018 Volvo XC90
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2018 Volvo XC90 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 to $3,450 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Plug-in Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 23-27 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 27 / 23 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,950-$3,450 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 187-394 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-7 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2018 XC90 costs about $2,950 to $3,450 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,225. Over five years that is about $16,125 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient XC90 configuration saves about $750 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of standard sport utility vehicle 4wd in this dataset is about 23 MPG. The XC90 sits roughly 2 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90 AWD PHEV | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged | All-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 27 MPG | $2,950 |
| XC90 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $3,200 |
| XC90 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2018 XC90 records tailpipe CO₂ of 187-394 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-7 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 380 to 380 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as standard sport utility vehicle 4wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.