Volvo models ranked by fuel economy, 2026

12 Volvo models are rated for model year 2026. Their best combined ratings run from 24 to 116, with a median of 27.5. Volvo EX30 leads at 116; Volvo XC90 Hybrid is last at 24.

The leader gets 4.8 times the combined rating of the model at the bottom, a spread of 92.

The largest step between neighbouring ranks comes after Volvo EX90, 4th: the next model, Volvo S90 Hybrid, is 70 lower.

On annual fuel cost under the file's assumptions, Volvo EX30 is lowest at $650 and Volvo XC90 Hybrid highest at $3,400; the median is $3,000.

By vehicle class: Small SUVs (6), Standard SUVs (3), Station wagons (2), Midsize cars (1).

By powertrain: Hybrid (6), Electric (4), Plug-in hybrid (2).

MPGe is used for electric models: it is the electric equivalent of MPG, so the figures are comparable as energy efficiency.

Best combined rating of the most efficient Volvo models for model year 2026.

All 12 models ranked

Annual fuel cost in the file is based on 15,000 miles a year, 55% city and 45% highway driving, and the fuel prices that fueleconomy.gov published at the time of the release (the same prices for every model year).

Volvo models ranked by combined rating, model year 2026
Rank	Model	Vehicle class	Powertrain	Combined MPG	Annual fuel cost	CO2 g/mile	Versions
1	Volvo EX30	Small SUVs	Electric	116	$650	0	4
2	Volvo EC40	Small SUVs	Electric	106	$700	0	2
3	Volvo EX40	Small SUVs	Electric	106	$700	0	2
4	Volvo EX90	Standard SUVs	Electric	98	$800	0	6
5	Volvo S90 Hybrid	Midsize cars	Hybrid	28	$2,950	318	1
6	Volvo XC60 Plug-in hybrid	Small SUVs	Plug-in hybrid	28	$2,950	122	1
7	Volvo XC40 Hybrid	Small SUVs	Hybrid	27	$3,050	326	2
8	Volvo XC90 Plug-in hybrid	Standard SUVs	Plug-in hybrid	27	$3,050	137	1
9	Volvo V60 Hybrid	Station wagons	Hybrid	26	$3,150	338	1
10	Volvo XC60 Hybrid	Small SUVs	Hybrid	26	$3,150	343	1
11	Volvo V90 Hybrid	Station wagons	Hybrid	25	$3,300	358	1
12	Volvo XC90 Hybrid	Standard SUVs	Hybrid	24	$3,400	369	2

Each model is shown with its most efficient rated version. How the figures are prepared: methods and data.