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2002 Volvo V70 Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

Wagon 4 trims listed 1 fuel-system recall ← 2001 2003 →

Fuel tank capacity

21.1gal · 80 L

The 2002 Volvo V70 has a fuel tank capacity of 21.1 gallons (80 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 506–528 highway miles or 359–401 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

21.1 gal · Bigger than 66% of 2002 models we list.

Highway range
506–528 mi
City range
359–401 mi
Fuel
Premium unleaded (required)
EPA combined
20–21 MPG
EPA size class
Midsize Station Wagons

2002 Volvo V70 fuel tank capacity by trim

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Drive
no difference
Engine
no difference

All 4 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
2.4 Fwd 4dr Wagon 2.4L 5cyl 5M · FWD MPG 19 / 25Range 401 / 528 mi 2.4L 5cyl 5M FWD 21.1 gal80 L 19 / 25 401 / 528 mi
2.4T AWD 4dr Wagon 2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A · AWD MPG 17 / 24Range 359 / 506 mi 2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A AWD 21.1 gal80 L 17 / 24 359 / 506 mi
2.4T Fwd 4dr Wagon 2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A · FWD MPG 18 / 25Range 380 / 528 mi 2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A FWD 21.1 gal80 L 18 / 25 380 / 528 mi
T5 Fwd 4dr Wagon 2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M · FWD MPG 18 / 25Range 380 / 528 mi 2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M FWD 21.1 gal80 L 18 / 25 380 / 528 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2002 Volvo V70 goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 21 MPG, a full 21.1-gallon tank covers about 443 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full21.1528380
3/415.8396285
1/210.6264190
1/45.313295
1/82.66647

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 714 gallons, roughly 34 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
20–21 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
423–444 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2002 Volvo V70

$111.41 to fill the 21.1-gallon tank from empty with premium, at this week's US average of $5.28 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
21.1 galPremium$5.28$111.41$83.56

By region, 21.1-gallon tank

RegionPremium / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.93$104.02
Midwest$5.37$113.31
Gulf CoastLowest$4.57$96.43
Rocky Mountain$5.12$108.03
West Coast$6.08$128.29
CaliforniaHighest$6.36$134.20

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 21.1-gallon tank$111.41
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$3,771

Starts at the US average for premium; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

V70 tank size in other years

The tank changed for 2002: 21.1 gal, up from 18.5–21.1 gal on the 2001 V70.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2007 V70 18.0–18.5 gal 500 mi
2006 V70 18.0–18.5 gal 500 mi
2005 V70 18.0–18.5 gal 500 mi
2004 V70 18.0–18.5 gal 500 mi
2003 V70 21.1 gal 570 mi
2002 V70 21.1 gal 528 mi
2001 V70 18.5–21.1 gal 549 mi
2000 V70 17.9 gal 465 mi
1999 V70 17.9 gal 465 mi
1998 V70 18.3–18.5 gal 500 mi
Volvo V70 fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options
1998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010
← 2001 Volvo V70 Every V70 year 2003 Volvo V70 →

2002 Volvo V70 vs similar 2002 wagons

The V70 has the largest tank of the two 2002 wagons compared here, 21.1 gallons against 16.4 for the Audi S4.

2002 modelTankLongest highway range
Volvo V70 21.1 gal 528 mi
Audi S4 16.4 gal 361 mi

Other 2002 wagons of a similar size, one model per brand.

2002 Volvo V70 fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2002 Volvo V70, out of 6 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.

Delivery · Fuel pumpDec 18, 2009 · NHTSA 09V483000 · Volvo Cars Of N.A. Llc. · 158,733 vehicles

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and the u.s. Territories. When exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.

Risk and remedy

Risk: If the condition occurs vehicle owners may notice fuel smell and/or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 15, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2002 Volvo V70?

The 2002 Volvo V70 holds 21.1 gallons (80 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2002 Volvo V70 gas tank hold?

The 2002 Volvo V70 tank holds 80 liters, or 21.1 gallons in US gallons.

Does AWD change the 2002 Volvo V70 gas tank?

No. FWD and AWD versions of the 2002 Volvo V70 use the same 21.1 gal tank.

How far can a 2002 Volvo V70 go on a full tank?

About 506–528 miles on the highway and 359–401 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2002 Volvo V70 go on a quarter tank?

About 132 highway miles or 95 in town from the 21.1-gallon tank, which has roughly 5.3 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2002 Volvo V70 take?

Premium unleaded (required). The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2002 Volvo V70?

At the US average of $5.28 a gallon for premium (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 21.1-gallon tank from empty costs $111.41. It ranges from $96.43 in the Gulf Coast to $134.20 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2002 Volvo V70?

About 131 pounds for the 21.1-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2002 Volvo V70 have a bigger gas tank than the Audi S4?

Yes. The 2002 Volvo V70 holds up to 21.1 gallons; the 2002 Audi S4 holds up to 16.4.

Has the 2002 Volvo V70 had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2002 Volvo V70: 09V483000 (delivery · fuel pump). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Volvo fuel system recalls).

Does your owner's manual say something different? Let us know and we'll fix it. More on how we check the numbers.

Other 2002 Volvo models

C7018.0 gallons S4015.9 gallons S6018.5 gallons S8021.1 gallons V4015.9 gallons XC18.5 gallons