Volvo XC60 T8 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volvo XC60 T8 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2025 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 28 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 28 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #96 of 194 (51th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #97 of 188 (49th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Small 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 T8 placed highest in 2025 at #96 of 194, and lowest in 2026 at #97 of 188. It spent 1 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.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 28 | 28 | 410.7 | 3.9 | $2,750 | 560 mi | 122 | 9/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 28 | 28 | 410.7 | 3.9 | $2,750 | 560 mi | 122 | 9/10 |
What XC60 T8 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Volvo XC60 T8 burns 411 to 411 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 | $1,232 | $1,232 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,750 to $2,750 a year in fuel, or $2,750 less 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 28 mpg the Volvo XC60 T8 is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $53 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.