Volvo CC MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volvo CC has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2015 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 15 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons / Midsize Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | #12 of 53 (79th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #16 of 18 (12th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2017 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #22 of 24 (9th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Small Station Wagons, Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2018 | 3 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #21 of 23 (9th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Small Station Wagons, Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2019 | 3 | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | #3 of 8 (71th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons, Small Station Wagons |
| 2020 | 2 | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | #19 of 20 (5th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons, Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2021 | 2 | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | #21 of 22 (5th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons, Midsize Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volvo CC placed highest in 2019 at #3 of 8, and lowest in 2017 at #22 of 24. It spent 2 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 15 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 373 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 354 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 373 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 354 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 371 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 353 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 351 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 354 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 361 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 344 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 354 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.5L 5-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 5-cyl, turbocharged | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 383 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 2.5L 5-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 5-cyl, turbocharged | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 383 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 336 | 7/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → 2016 | 27 → 23 mpg | -4 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2016 → 2017 | 23 → 25 mpg | +2 mpg | 460 gal |
| 2017 → 2018 | 25 → 26 mpg | +1 mpg | 442 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 26 → 25 mpg | -1 mpg | 460 gal |
What CC fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Volvo CC burns 460 to 479 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,380 | $1,438 | $58 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,677 | $67 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,917 | $77 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $3,100 to $3,250 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Station Wagons
Across the 65 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 25 mpg the Volvo CC is 3 mpg better the median, which is worth about $220 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Volvo nameplates
Every Volvo model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.