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#1 of 12 Volvo XC70 Real World MPG by pf_flyer HOST Oct 30, 2006 (2:42 pm)
With fuel prices being whatthey are, we're all concerned about the mileage performance of our vehicles. Let us know how your XC70 is performing "at the pump".
#2 of 12 MPG on XC70? by heidigreenlaw Sep 08, 2006 (5:42 pm)
Any idea what I can expect to get for real world mpg on a 2006 XC70 (AWD)? Replies to this message: mtdog (Oct 03, 2006 8:50 pm) rckpt (Jan 26, 2007 12:05 pm)
#3 of 12 Re: MPG on XC70? [heidigreenlaw] by mtdog Oct 03, 2006 (7:50 pm)
Replying to: heidigreenlaw (Sep 08, 2006 6:42 pm) We are getting between 23 and 25mpg depending who is behind the steering wheel on our 2006 xc70. Any more questions let me know I am more than willing to answer them. Replies to this message: rckpt (Jan 26, 2007 12:05 pm)
#4 of 12 MPG Estimates different on 2006 vs 2007 XC70 by rap Sep 27, 2006 (8:54 am)
I was at the dealer for a short period and I noticed that there were slight variations in the MPG estimates seen on the 2006 vs. 2007 XC70 on the stickers.   Is this because of some new government mandated estimation calculation or some other reason? AFAIK, the engine has not changed for the two different years.   Can anybody elaborate?   Thanks.
#5 of 12 Curious by pf_flyer HOST Oct 30, 2006 (3:17 pm)
Looking at the vehicle specs pages here on Edmunds, the 2007 is actually a touch lighter than the 2006 version, so I'm not sure what physically would be causing the difference in mileage estimates. Could be slight changes in the EPA testing procedure too.
#6 of 12 MPG for 1999 v70 XC by wileyl Nov 24, 2006 (9:37 pm)
I was thinking about buying one second hand, but a friend who has the exact same model and year told me she is only getting 15MPG in-city and 19MPG on the highway. Is her volvo's performance typical or way below average? thanks Replies to this message: yankeefan2 (Jan 13, 2007 12:15 pm)
#7 of 12 Re: MPG for 1999 v70 XC [wileyl] by yankeefan2 Jan 13, 2007 (12:15 pm)
Replying to: wileyl (Nov 24, 2006 9:37 pm) I own a 2000 Volvo 70XC. I have owed my XC for 8 Yrs and I Avg 21.5 all around Driving, and 25 to 26 mpg on the Highway. It also depends on what kind of gas you get. I live on the coast were our gas is 10% ethanol. When I go to upstate NY were they use something different in the gas I get 26 to 27 mpg. Hope that helps. Happy Driving
#8 of 12 MPG USA vs Europe by volvochick Jan 22, 2007 (7:42 pm)
I lived in Germany 3 yrs and drove my 2004 XC70 all over on the autobahns in GE and other countries. At 100mph, I would get about 15mpg. At 80mph, I would get about 17mpg instantaneous on the flat, even loaded down with gear and people. The gas I used over there was 98 octane (super). Now back in the US, I've been experimenting with octane ratings and MPG. On roadtrips into the mountains I got 25mpg on average from mid-grade. Around OKC, I drive a mix of city streets and freeway and get at least 21mpg using mid-grade. I have not noticed any improvement at higher octane. I'm pretty happy with that. The only problems I've ever had with it are lightbulbs going out and the dealership refusing me service because I complained to corporate HQ in California about how they treated me when I shipped it back through Volvo home ship. I would buy this car again.
#9 of 12 Re: MPG on XC70? [mtdog] by rckpt Jan 26, 2007 (12:05 pm)
Replying to: mtdog (Oct 03, 2006 8:50 pm) I have a 5 month old 2007 XC with about 5500 miles on it. My mileage seems to be worsening. I drive 50% at 65-70 on the highway and 50% around town in the North East. My average mileage is about 19 MPG. I believe that my mileage was closer to 21 MPG during months one and two. Any ideas as how to improve it? Will it get better over time.
#10 of 12 Never think about it by nibs Jul 10, 2007 (12:15 pm)
Coming from a full size 4x4 to the XC, I don't think the fuel economy is too bad. I think there are a lot of smaller, lighter cars on the road with 4 speed transmissions that are using more gas than I do in the XC. I put approx 600Kms a week on mine. The XC is also a very heavy car so making comparisons with other vehicles would be difficult. jmo.

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