2004 Volvo V70 R AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize Station Wagons4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
City
16
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
Combined
19
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

21.4MPG average+12.7% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 19 MPG · Owner reported avg: 21.4 MPG

Range: 21–22 MPG

Driving mix: City 43% / Highway 57%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 21.4 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 19 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
16
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,300/yr
Automatic (S5)
Premium
City
16
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,300/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,300

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-9,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
468 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
15.7 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 5-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Wagon

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.5L, 5-cylinder
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,545/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,703/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,069/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,265/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,570/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,561/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,414/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,646/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,429/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,512/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 19 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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