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16 mpg city, 23 highway (six-cylinder)
a 3.2 averaged 16.0 mpg in mostly city driving.
GREEN | 6 out of 10
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16 mpg city, 23 highway (six-cylinder)
U.S. EPA
a 3.2 averaged 16.0 mpg in mostly city driving.
Consumer Guide
The EPA rates the 2012 XC90’s fuel economy at 16/23 mpg city/highway and 19 mpg combined, though those figures can easily deteriorate with even a little hard driving. Opting for the all-wheel-drive model sees the combined figure drop just 1 mpg so we strongly recommend ticking this option for its added safety.
If stellar mileage is a priority, there are plenty of new fuel-efficient models coming onto the market including both hybrids and clean-diesels. Some worthy rivals worth a look at include the Lexus RX 450h and Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC.
Conclusion
The 2012 Volvo XC90 is hardly green, with its city mileage numbers coming in the mid teens, but it’s comparable with most of its non-hybrid rivals.
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