Volvo V90 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volvo V90 model year from 1997 to 2021 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the V90 has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2019 (up to 27 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Volvo V90 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2021 25–26 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl
2020 25–26 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl
2019 25–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $30,000 7 listings
2018 25–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $23,250 12 listings
1997 19 MPG 2.9L 6-cyl

2021 Volvo V90: engines & MPG

The 2021 V90 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
V90 FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 22 33 26 MPG
V90 AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 21 32 25 MPG

2020 Volvo V90: engines & MPG

The 2020 V90 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
V90 FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 22 33 26 MPG
V90 AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 21 31 25 MPG

2019 Volvo V90: engines & MPG

The 2019 V90 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $30,000 on VehiSales (7 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
V90 FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 23 35 27 MPG
V90 AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 21 31 25 MPG

2018 Volvo V90: engines & MPG

The 2018 V90 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $23,250 on VehiSales (12 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
V90 FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 24 34 27 MPG
V90 AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 22 31 25 MPG

1997 Volvo V90: engines & MPG

The 1997 V90 was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
960 Wagon/V90 2.9L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 16 24 19 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Volvo V90 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the V90 range from 19 to 27 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2019 model year.

What engines does the 2021 Volvo V90 have?

The 2021 V90 was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2021 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Volvo V90 require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated gas V90 version specifies premium gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Volvo V90 EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/volvo/v90.

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