Volvo XC90 B5 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volvo XC90 B5 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2023 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 24 mpg (2024). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #32 of 139 (78th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #60 of 166 (64th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #71 of 192 (63th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #79 of 191 (59th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #48 of 90 (47th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard 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 XC90 B5 placed highest in 2023 at #32 of 139, and lowest in 2026 at #79 of 191. It spent 4 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 354 | 5/10 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 22 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 369 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 343 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 22 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 369 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 22 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 358 | 5/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2024 | 25 → 24 mpg | -1 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 24 → 26 mpg | +2 mpg | 442 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 26 → 24 mpg | -2 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2026 → 2027 | 24 → 25 mpg | +1 mpg | 460 gal |
What XC90 B5 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Volvo XC90 B5 burns 460 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 | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 25 mpg the Volvo XC90 B5 is 3 mpg better the median, which is worth about $220 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard 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.