Volvo S90 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volvo S90 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 1998 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 30 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1998). The EPA record holds 15 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #42 of 47 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 2 | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | #63 of 110 (43th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 4 | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | #55 of 125 (56th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 4 | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | #61 of 127 (52th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 2 | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | #51 of 124 (59th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 2 | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | #44 of 116 (63th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volvo S90 placed highest in 1998 at #42 of 47, and lowest in 2017 at #63 of 110. It spent 4 of its 6 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 | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 32 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | n/a | 356 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, supercharged, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 31 | 30 | 383.3 | 5.4 | $2,600 | 490 mi | 163 | 10/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | n/a | 357 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, supercharged, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 31 | 30 | 383.3 | 5.4 | $2,600 | 490 mi | 163 | 10/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | n/a | 359 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | n/a | 345 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 35 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | n/a | 328 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, supercharged, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 26 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 5.5 | $2,650 | 490 mi | 165 | 10/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | n/a | 354 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | n/a | 340 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 34 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | n/a | 322 | 6/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, supercharged, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 26 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 5.5 | $2,650 | 410 mi | 161 | 10/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | n/a | 353 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 34 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | n/a | 328 | 6/10 |
| 1998 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 2.9L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | n/a | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 → 2017 | 18 → 27 mpg | +9 mpg | 426 gal |
| 2017 → 2018 | 27 → 29 mpg | +2 mpg | 397 gal |
| 2019 → 2020 | 29 → 30 mpg | +1 mpg | 383 gal |
What S90 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Volvo S90 burns 383 to 460 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 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $230 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,342 | $1,610 | $268 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,533 | $1,840 | $307 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $2,600 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 30 mpg the Volvo S90 is 5 mpg better the median, which is worth about $268 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars 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.