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Volvo XC60 Plug-in hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the Volvo XC60 Plug-in hybrid is rated at 28 MPG combined, tied for 62nd of 113 small SUVs, in the lower half.
- 28MPG combinedtied 62nd of 113 in class
- $2,950a year in fueltied 87th of 113 in class
- 122g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the plug-in hybrid models of its class it is 7th of 8 plug-in hybrid small SUVs, in the bottom quarter. The median of that narrower group is 34 MPG, against 29 MPG for all small SUVs together.
Among all plug-in hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is 8th of 29 plug-in hybrid models, in the top quarter, ahead of 75% of the others.
Within the 12 Volvo models rated for 2026 it is tied for 5th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 27.5 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the BMW X3 Hybrid at 29 MPG and just behind it is the Chevrolet Equinox at 27 MPG.
A plug-in hybrid can run on its battery for a distance and then on fuel. The MPG, fuel cost and CO2 figures on this site are for running on fuel with the battery depleted, so a driver who charges often will use less fuel than shown.
Fuel cost and CO2
At 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city, with premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon, the annual fuel bill of the most efficient version is about $2,950. That is $650 more than the small SUVs median of $2,300, which makes it tied for 87th of 113 small SUVs, in the bottom quarter.
It emits 122 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the small SUVs median is 298, a difference of 176 g/mile.
Rated versions
City and highway ratings are the same, 28. The data lists one version for 2026: XC60 T8 AWD: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC60 T8 AWD: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD | 28 | 28 | 28 | $2,950 | 122 | 36 |
Year by year
The Volvo XC60 Plug-in hybrid is in the data for 8 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2019 and 2026 the best combined rating rose by 2 MPG, from 26 to 28. Fuel cost for the best version is $2,950 in the latest data against $3,150 in 2019, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 28 | 28 | $2,950 | 122 | 29 |
| 2025 | 1 | 28 | 28 | $2,950 | 122 | 29 |
| 2024 | 1 | 28 | 28 | $2,950 | 122 | 28 |
| 2023 | 1 | 28 | 28 | $2,950 | 122 | 27 |
| 2022 | 2 | 28 | 25 | $2,950 | 122 | 26 |
| 2021 | 1 | 27 | 27 | $3,050 | 196 | 26 |
| 2020 | 1 | 27 | 27 | $3,050 | 196 | 26 |
| 2019 | 1 | 26 | 26 | $3,150 | 210 | 26 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X2 | Gasoline | 28 | $2,950 | 2026 |
| Kia Sportage | Gasoline | 28 | $2,400 | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Hybrid | Hybrid | 28 | $2,950 | 2026 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid | Hybrid | 28 | $2,400 | 2026 |
| BMW X3 Hybrid | Hybrid | 29 | $2,850 | 2026 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Small SUVs, Plug-in hybrid, Volvo, Plug-in hybrid small SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.