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Volvo XC60 B6 MPG by year — every rating on record

The Volvo XC60 B6 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2022 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.

24best combined mpg (2022)
23worst combined mpg (2023)
23latest year best (2023)
2configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2022124 mpg24 mpg#97 of 151 (36th pct)All-Wheel DrivePremiumSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2023123 mpg23 mpg#130 of 166 (22th pct)All-Wheel DrivePremiumSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volvo XC60 B6 placed highest in 2022 at #97 of 151, and lowest in 2023 at #130 of 166. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20232.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop212723500.012.9$3,3503755/10
20222.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, supercharged, turbocharged, start-stop212724479.212.4$3,2503735/10

How the rating has moved between model years

Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.

ChangeBest combinedDeltaGallons a year at the newer rating
2022 → 202324 → 23 mpg-1 mpg500 gal

What XC60 B6 fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Volvo XC60 B6 burns 500 to 500 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$1,500$1,500$0
$3.50/gal$1,750$1,750$0
$4.00/gal$2,000$2,000$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $3,350 to $3,350 a year in fuel, or $5,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 23 mpg the Volvo XC60 B6 is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $259 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

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