2023 Volvo XC60 EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2023 Volvo XC60 delivers an EPA-certified 23–26 MPG combined (21–23 city / 27–30 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 4 configurations. Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models offer up to 36 miles of all-electric range at 63 MPGe. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,700 to $3,300.

Combined MPG
23–26 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
21–23 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
27–30 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700–3,300
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2023 Volvo XC60 Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Gas-Electric Hybrid

Hybrid (HEV) Trims

23–26 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,900–$3,300

Plug-In Hybrid

Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

36 mi EV Range • 63 MPGe

Gasoline Combined: 28 MPG • Annual Energy Cost: $2,700

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (4 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
XC60 T8 AWD Recharge Premium and Electricity 2L Plug-in Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 66 MPGe (28 MPG) 60 MPGe (28 MPG) 63 MPGe (28 MPG) 36 mi $2,700 —
XC60 B5 Premium 2L Hybrid Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 —
XC60 B5 AWD Premium 2L Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 —
XC60 B6 AWD Premium 2L Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 —
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$3.37–$3.80

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

577–652 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Related Official Reports for 2023 Volvo XC60

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.