Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2003–2027
Volvo XC90
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volvo XC90. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 9.2 L/100km: 31 mpg UK, 26 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 9.2 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 31 mpg
- US mpg
- 26 mpg
- On a full tank
- 772 km
- 71 L tank
What a XC90 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $27.05 per 100 km | $2,975 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $22.21 per 100 km | $2,465 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £25.82 per 100 miles | £1,808 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $17.03 per 100 miles | $2,299 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
2nd generation (facelift), 2016–2027
Specs for the B5 mild hybrid; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- 2nd generation (facelift)
- Built
- 2020-2027
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,953 mm
- Width
- 2,008 mm
- Height
- 1,776 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,984 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol mild hybrid
- Engine size
- 1,969 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 184 kW
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 71 L
Safety
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
1st generation, 2002–2014
Specs for the 3.2 I6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- 1st generation
- Built
- 2002-2014
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,811 mm
- Width
- 1,900 mm
- Height
- 1,781 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,860 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,046 kg
- Boot
- 249 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.2 L 6-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 3,192 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 179 kW
- Torque
- 381 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 11.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 79 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.1 L/100km | 137 mpg | 114 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.9 L/100km | 98 mpg | 82 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.6 L/100km | 177 mpg | 147 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 8.2 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.9 L/100km | 149 mpg | 124 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 8.2 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.9 L/100km | 146 mpg | 122 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 8.2 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.2 L/100km | 128 mpg | 107 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.1 L/100km | 135 mpg | 112 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.1 L/100km | 135 mpg | 112 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.1 L/100km | 135 mpg | 112 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.1 L/100km | 135 mpg | 112 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.1 L/100km | 135 mpg | 112 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 8.2 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 11.7 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
Volvo XC90 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo XC90?
The 2026 Volvo XC90 uses 9.2 L/100km by its official figures: 31 mpg in UK gallons and 26 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volvo XC90 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,975 in New Zealand, $2,465 in Australia, £1,808 in United Kingdom, $2,299 in United States.
How far does a Volvo XC90 go on a full tank?
About 772 km (480 miles) from its 71 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Volvo XC90's boot?
249 L, for the B5 mild hybrid.
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