Volvo XC70 fuel economy (UK)
Official figures for the Volvo XC70 from the Vehicle Certification Agency's new car lists, 2003–2016: 73 versions after removing repeats between lists. Economy is in UK (imperial) mpg; electric versions show miles per kWh and range instead. In the most recent lists (2004–2016, NEDC) combined economy is 24.6–64.2 mpg.
All figures on this page come from the NEDC test. NEDC was the official test before WLTP. NEDC figures are noticeably more optimistic, so do not compare them with WLTP figures.
NEDC figures, VCA lists 2004–2016
NEDC was the official test before WLTP. NEDC figures are noticeably more optimistic, so do not compare them with WLTP figures.
| Version | Fuel | Combined | L/100 km | CO₂ g/km | In lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 D4 · 6MT · 1969 cc | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 4.4 | 115 | 2015–2016 |
| XC70 D4 · 8AT · 1969 cc | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 4.8 | 127 | 2015–2016 |
| XC70 D4 AWD · 6MT · 1969 cc | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 5.2 | 137 | 2015–2016 |
| XC70 D4 AWD · 6AT · 1969 cc | Diesel | 48.7 mpg | 5.8 | 153 | 2015–2016 |
| XC70 D5 AWD · 6AT · 2400 cc | Diesel | 48.7 mpg | 5.8 | 153 | 2015–2016 |
| XC70 D4 · 6MT · 1969 cc | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 4.5 | 117 | 2014–2015 |
| XC70 D4 · 8AT · 1969 cc | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 4.9 | 129 | 2014–2015 |
| XC70 D4 AWD · 6MT · 2400 cc | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 5.3 | 139 | 2015 |
| XC70 D5 AWD · 6MT · 2400 cc | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 5.3 | 139 | 2015 |
| XC70 D4 AWD · 6AT · 2400 cc | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 169 | 2015 |
| XC70 D5 AWD · 6AT · 2400 cc | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 169 | 2015 |
| XC70 T6 AWD · 6AT · 2953 cc | Petrol | 26.7 mpg | 10.6 | 248 | 2015 |
| XC70 D4 AWD · Manual · 2400 cc | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 5.3 | 139 | 2013–2014 |
| XC70 D5 AWD · Manual · 2400 cc | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 5.3 | 139 | 2013–2014 |
| XC70 D4 AWD · Automatic · 2400 cc | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 169 | 2013–2014 |
| XC70 D5 AWD · Automatic · 2400 cc | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 169 | 2013–2014 |
| XC70 T6 AWD · Automatic · 2953 cc | Petrol | 26.7 mpg | 10.6 | 248 | 2013–2014 |
| XC70 D4 · Manual · 1984 cc | Diesel | 53.5 mpg | 5.3 | 139 | 2013 |
| XC70 D4 AWD Manual · Manual · 2400 cc | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 5.3 | 139 | 2013 |
| XC70 D4 Manual · Manual · 1984 cc | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 5.3 | 139 | 2013 |
| XC70 D5 AWD Manual · Manual · 2400 cc | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 5.3 | 139 | 2013 |
| XC70 D3 FWD DRIVe Manual · Manual · 1984 cc | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 5.5 | 149 | 2013 |
| XC70 D3 AWD Manual · Manual · 2400 cc | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 5.6 | 149 | 2013 |
| XC70 D5 AWD Manual · Manual · 2400 cc | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 5.6 | 149 | 2013 |
| XC70 D4 · Automatic · 1984 cc | Diesel | 47.9 mpg | 5.9 | 154 | 2013 |
| XC70 D4 FWD Auto · Automatic · 1984 cc | Diesel | 47.9 mpg | 5.9 | 154 | 2013 |
| XC70 D3 FWD Auto · Automatic · 1984 cc | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 169 | 2013 |
| XC70 D3 AWD Auto · Automatic · 2400 cc | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 6.8 | 179 | 2013 |
| XC70 D4 AWD Auto · Automatic · 2400 cc | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 6.8 | 179 | 2013 |
| XC70 D5 AWD Auto · Automatic · 2400 cc | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 6.8 | 179 | 2013 |
| XC70 T6 AWD Auto · Automatic · 2953 cc | Petrol | 26.7 mpg | 10.6 | 248 | 2013 |
| XC70 D3 FWD DRIVe Manual · M6 · 1984 cc | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 5.5 | 149 | 2011–2012 |
| XC70 D3 AWD Manual · M6 · 2400 cc | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 5.6 | 149 | 2011–2012 |
| XC70 D4 AWD Manual · 6MT · 2400 cc | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 5.6 | 149 | 2012 |
| XC70 D5 AWD Manual · M6 · 2400 cc | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 5.6 | 149 | 2011–2012 |
| XC70 D5 AWD Manual · 6MT · 2400 cc | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 5.6 | 149 | 2012 |
| XC70 D3 FWD Auto · A6 · 1984 cc | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 169 | 2011–2012 |
| XC70 D4 Auto · 6AT · 1984 cc | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 169 | 2012 |
| XC70 D3 AWD Auto · A6 · 2400 cc | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 6.8 | 179 | 2011–2012 |
| XC70 D4 AWD Auto · 6AT · 2400 cc | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 6.8 | 179 | 2012 |
| XC70 D5 AWD Auto · A6 · 2400 cc | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 6.8 | 179 | 2011–2012 |
| XC70 D5 AWD Auto · 6AT · 2400 cc | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 6.8 | 179 | 2012 |
| XC70 D4 Manual · 6MT · 1984 cc | Petrol | 51.4 mpg | 5.5 | 144 | 2012 |
| XC70 T6 AWD Auto · A6 · 2953 cc | Petrol | 26.7 mpg | 10.6 | 248 | 2011–2012 |
| XC70 T6 AWD Auto · 6AT · 2953 cc | Petrol | 26.7 mpg | 10.6 | 248 | 2012 |
| XC70 D3 FWD DRIVe Manual · M6 · 1984 cc | Diesel | 47.9 mpg | 5.9 | 154 | 2011 |
| XC70 D3 FWD Auto · A6 · 1984 cc | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 6.8 | 179 | 2011 |
| XC70 D5 AWD Manual · M6 · 2400 cc | Diesel | 40.9 mpg | 6.9 | 182 | 2011 |
| XC70 D5 AWD Auto · A6 · 2400 cc | Diesel | 39.2 mpg | 7.2 | 189 | 2011 |
| XC70 T6 AWD Auto · A6 · 2953 cc | Petrol | 26.6 mpg | 10.6 | 248 | 2011 |
| XC70 2.4D DRIVe · M6 · 2400 cc | Diesel | 47.1 mpg | 6.0 | 159 | 2010 |
| XC70 D5 AWD · M6 · 2400 cc | Diesel | 40.4 mpg | 7.0 | 186 | 2010 |
| XC70 2.4D Geartronic · A6 · 2400 cc | Diesel | 39.8 mpg | 7.1 | 188 | 2010 |
| XC70 D5 AWD · A6 · 2400 cc | Diesel | 37.7 mpg | 7.5 | 199 | 2010 |
| XC70 T6 AWD Geartronic · A6 · 2953 cc | Petrol | 24.6 mpg | 11.5 | 269 | 2010 |
| XC70 D5 AWD · M6 · 2400 cc | Diesel | 37.7 mpg | 7.5 | 199 | 2009 |
| XC70 D5 AWD · A6 · 2400 cc | Diesel | 34.0 mpg | 8.3 | 219 | 2008–2009 |
| XC70 3.2 AWD · A6 · 3192 cc | Petrol | 24.8 mpg | 11.4 | 272 | 2008–2009 |
| XC70 D5 AWD · M6 · 2400 cc | Diesel | 38.7 mpg | 7.3 | 193 | 2008 |
| XC70 D5 AWD · M6 · 2400 cc | Diesel | 37.2 mpg | 7.6 | 201 | 2007 |
| XC70 D5 Geartronic · A6 · 2400 cc | Diesel | 33.2 mpg | 8.5 | 224 | 2007 |
| XC70 2.5 T · M5 · 2521 cc | Petrol | 27.7 mpg | 10.2 | 244 | 2005–2007 |
| XC70 2.5 T Geartronic · A5 · 2521 cc | Petrol | 25.4 mpg | 11.1 | 266 | 2007 |
| XC70 D5 AWD · M6 · 2401 cc | Diesel | 37.2 mpg | 7.6 | 201 | 2006 |
| XC70 D5 Geartronic · A6 · 2401 cc | Diesel | 33.2 mpg | 8.5 | 224 | 2006 |
| XC70 2.5 T Geartonic · A5 · 2521 cc | Petrol | 25.4 mpg | 11.1 | 266 | 2006 |
| XC70 D5 AWD · M6 · 2401 cc | Diesel | 37.7 mpg | 7.5 | 199 | 2005 |
| XC70 D5 (Geartronic) · A5 · 2401 cc | Diesel | 33.6 mpg | 8.4 | 223 | 2005 |
| XC70 2.5 T · A5 · 2521 cc | Petrol | 25.4 mpg | 11.1 | 266 | 2005 |
| XC70 D5 AWD · M6 · 2401 cc | Diesel | 37.2 mpg | 7.6 | 202 | 2004 |
| XC70 D5 (Geartronic) · A5 · 2401 cc | Diesel | 33.2 mpg | 8.5 | 226 | 2003–2004 |
| XC70 2.5T · M5 · 2521 cc | Petrol | 27.2 mpg | 10.4 | 249 | 2003–2004 |
| XC70 2.5T · A5 · 2521 cc | Petrol | 25.0 mpg | 11.3 | 270 | 2003–2004 |
Using these figures
"In lists" shows which yearly VCA lists include the version; it is not the model year. Manufacturers supply figures to the VCA voluntarily, so some makes are missing from some years' lists (for example several large brands between 2019 and 2024); a gap in the years does not mean the car was not sold. Click an mpg figure to open the trip fuel cost calculator with it in UK units, or convert it with the fuel economy converter. Real-world economy is usually lower than official figures — measure yours with the MPG calculator.
Tyre and wheel sizes for this model: Volvo XC70 tyre sizes.
Source: Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), Car Fuel Data — official data download (lists 2003–2016, downloaded 2026-10-22). © Crown copyright, reused under the licence published for this dataset on data.gov.uk (Creative Commons Attribution). Data processed by us (duplicates merged, model names tidied); the VCA is not responsible for our use of it. The VCA states that figures are supplied by manufacturers, may not be achieved in real-world driving, and are used at the user's own risk.