Volvo S70 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volvo S70 model year from 1998 to 2000 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the S70 has been offered with 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2000 (up to 22 MPG combined). Every rated version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volvo S70 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19–22 | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 19–21 | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 19–21 | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl | — | — |
2000 Volvo S70: engines & MPG
The 2000 S70 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S70 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| S70 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| S70 | 2.3L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| S70 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| S70 | 2.3L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| S70 AWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
1999 Volvo S70: engines & MPG
The 1999 S70 was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S70 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| S70 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| S70 | 2.3L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| S70 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| S70 | 2.3L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| S70 AWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| S70 AWD | 2.3L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
1998 Volvo S70: engines & MPG
The 1998 S70 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S70 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| S70 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| S70 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| S70 | 2.3L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| S70 | 2.3L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volvo S70 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the S70 ranges from 19 to 22 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2000 model year.
What engines does the 2000 Volvo S70 have?
The 2000 S70 was EPA-rated with 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl — see the 2000 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volvo S70 require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated S70 version specifies premium gasoline.
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Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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