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Volvo XC60 fuel consumption

Of all Volvo XC60 modifications produced from 2008 to 2021 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 25% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 21% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 29% higher. Starting from 2008 Volvo XC60 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was less than industry average, at 2015 it was similar to average, at 2017 difference became slightly above industry average and finally at 2019 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became similar to average. It should be noted that the gap between advertised and actual fuel economy changed quite significantly across the entire automotive industry during this period. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersVolvo XC60All carmakersVolvo XC60
2008+12%insignificant+13%+8%
Show all years
2009+14%insignificant+14%+13%
2010+16%insignificant+16%+13%
2011+19%insignificant+19%+15%
2012+21%insignificant+23%+13%
2013+23%+19% +27%+27%
2014+26%+28% +30%+35%
2015+27%+28% +33%+35%
2016+28%+28% +36%+35%
2017+28%+30% +38%+36%
2018+28%+32% +39%+39%
2019+28%+29% +37%+39%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volvo XC60.

2017 - 2021

Volvo XC60 2017 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines31.6 MPG
7.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+32%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines44.0 MPG
5.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+39%

Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volvo XC60 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.4 litres per 100 km or 6% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Volvo XC60 advertised fuel economy is slightly better than average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Volvo XC60 2017 2.0 D4 AWD 190 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volvo XC60 with 2.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Volvo XC60 2017 2.0 D5 AWD 235 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volvo XC60 2018 2.0 T4 190 HP automatic 25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km
Volvo XC60 2020 2.0 B4 197 HP automatic 26.1 MPG
9.0 l/100km
Volvo XC60 2017 2.0 T5 AWD 249 HP automatic 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km+29%
Volvo XC60 2017 2.0 T5 250 HP automatic 25.6 MPG
9.2 l/100km
Volvo XC60 2018 2.0 T5 250 HP automatic 24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km
Volvo XC60 2019 2.0 B5 250 HP automatic 25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km
Volvo XC60 2018 2.0 T6 310 HP AWD automatic 22.0 MPG
10.7 l/100km
Volvo XC60 2017 2.0 T6 AWD 320 HP automatic 30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km
22.6 MPG
10.4 l/100km+35%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volvo XC60 2017 2.0 D3 150 HP manual 36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km
Volvo XC60 2018 2.0 D3 150 HP manual 35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
Volvo XC60 2017 2.0 D4 AWD 190 HP automatic 45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km+40%
Volvo XC60 2017 2.0 D4 190 HP automatic 31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km
Volvo XC60 2018 2.0 D4 190 HP manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
Volvo XC60 2018 2.0 D4 190 HP AWD manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
Volvo XC60 2018 2.0 D4 190 HP automatic 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
Volvo XC60 2019 2.0 B4 197 HP AWD automatic 31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km
Volvo XC60 2017 2.0 D5 AWD 235 HP automatic 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+38%
2013 - 2017

Volvo XC60 2013 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines26.6 MPG
8.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines21.2 MPG
11.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+28%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines40.8 MPG
5.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines30.4 MPG
7.8 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+35%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volvo XC60 2013 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.9 liters per 100 km or 18% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volvo XC60 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.6 litres per 100 km or 8% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Volvo XC60 fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.4 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Volvo XC60 2013 2.4 D4 AWD 181 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volvo XC60 with 2.4 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volvo XC60 2013 2.4 D4 AWD 181 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volvo XC60 2013 2.0 T5 240 HP automatic 27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km
Volvo XC60 2013 2.0 T6 306 HP automatic 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
21.2 MPG
11.1 l/100km+52%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volvo XC60 2013 2.0 D3 136 HP manual 44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+30%
Volvo XC60 2013 2.0 D3 136 HP automatic 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km+32%
Volvo XC60 2013 2.0 D4 163 HP manual 44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+43%
Volvo XC60 2013 2.0 D4 163 HP automatic 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+40%
Volvo XC60 2013 2.0 D4 AWD 163 HP manual 44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+43%
Volvo XC60 2013 2.0 D4 AWD 163 HP automatic 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+31%
2.4 liter diesel engine
Volvo XC60 2013 2.4 D4 AWD 181 HP manual 44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km
31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km+42%
Volvo XC60 2013 2.4 D4 AWD 181 HP automatic 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km+14%
Volvo XC60 2013 2.4 D5 AWD 215 HP manual 44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km
30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km+45%
Volvo XC60 2013 2.4 D5 AWD 215 HP automatic 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km+28%
3.0 liter petrol engine
Volvo XC60 2013 3.0 T6 AWD 304 HP automatic 22.0 MPG
10.7 l/100km
21.2 MPG
11.1 l/100km+4%
2008 - 2013

Volvo XC60 2008 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines19.4 MPG
12.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines32.6 MPG
7.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines28.6 MPG
8.2 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+14%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volvo XC60 2008 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.7 liters per 100 km or 10% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volvo XC60 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 6% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Volvo XC60 fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.4 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Volvo XC60 2009 2.4D 175 HP 4x4). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volvo XC60 with 2.4 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volvo XC60 2009 2.4D 175 HP 4x4).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volvo XC60 2009 2.0T 203 HP manual 29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km
Volvo XC60 2009 2.0T 203 HP automatic 27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km
2.4 liter diesel engine
Volvo XC60 2008 2.4D AWD 163 HP manual 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km+3%
Volvo XC60 2008 2.4D AWD 163 HP automatic 28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km+4%
Volvo XC60 2009 2.4D 175 HP AWD automatic 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km-1%
Volvo XC60 2009 2.4D 175 HP AWD manual 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km+28%
Volvo XC60 2008 2.4 D5 185 HP AWD manual 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km+11%
Volvo XC60 2008 2.4 D5 185 HP AWD automatic 28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km+14%
Volvo XC60 2009 2.4 D5 AWD 205 HP manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km+20%
Volvo XC60 2009 2.4 D5 AWD 205 HP automatic 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
25.6 MPG
9.2 l/100km+23%
Volvo XC60 2011 2.4 D5 AWD 215 HP automatic 34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km
28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km+21%
Volvo XC60 2011 2.4 D5 AWD 215 HP manual 36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km
29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km+23%
3.0 liter petrol engine
Volvo XC60 2008 3.0 T6 AWD 285 HP automatic 19.8 MPG
11.9 l/100km
19.4 MPG
12.1 l/100km+2%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.