Volvo V90 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volvo V90 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 1998 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1998). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Station Wagons.
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 | #11 of 11 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2018 | 2 | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | #1 of 7 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2019 | 2 | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | #1 of 8 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2020 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #1 of 9 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2021 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #1 of 10 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 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 V90 placed highest in 2018 at #1 of 7, and lowest in 1998 at #11 of 11. It spent 4 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 | 21 | 32 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 356 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 33 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 339 | 5/10 |
| 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 | 357 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 33 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 339 | 5/10 |
| 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 | 359 | 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 | 328 | 6/10 |
| 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 | 354 | 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 | 322 | 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 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 → 2018 | 18 → 27 mpg | +9 mpg | 426 gal |
| 2019 → 2020 | 27 → 26 mpg | -1 mpg | 442 gal |
What V90 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Volvo V90 burns 442 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 | $1,327 | $1,380 | $53 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,610 | $62 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,840 | $71 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $3,000 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $3,750 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 26 mpg the Volvo V90 is 4 mpg better the median, which is worth about $281 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.