Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
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With the retirement of the Volvo 850 station-wagon and introduction of the new V70 in 1997, the Volvo evolved into a new market, and it did it in safety.
The V from the Volvo V70 meant "Versatility" and that was exactly what the Swedish car-manufacturer offered. In the mid-'90s, the family car was a station-wagon, not an MPV in the European market.
The V70 was not completely a new car. It was based on the Volvo 850 platform and it still shared some body-parts with it, such as the doors. The flat, vertical, tailgate was another reminiscence of the boxy-design. But the front side was narrower, with a flat and straight-up grille and a rounded spoiler underneath the bumper. There were some rounded shapes over the hood too.
Inside, the luxury station-wagon featured leather seats, 3-CD on-board changer, and even a sort of navigation system with a remote controller. The dual-zone climate system and the automatic transmission were on the list. It was an advanced vehicle for its era.
The V70 was available even with an all-wheel-drive system that could send up to 50% of torque to the rear wheels. It was available with diesel and gasoline engines, with manual or automatic transmission. A good point for the station wagon was the independent rear suspension for the AWD models. The driver airbag and the ABS were standard-fit, as well as the reinforced side protections inside the doors.
VOLVO V70 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
7 gasoline engines
- 2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP)
- 2.4L 5MT FWD (140 HP)
- 2.4L T 5MT FWD (193 HP)
- 2.5L 5MT FWD (144 HP)
- 2.5L 5MT FWD (170 HP)
- 2.5L T 5MT FWD (193 HP)
- T5 5MT FWD (241 HP)
1 diesel engine
- 2.5L TDI 5MT FWD (140 HP)
VOLVO V70
2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
| Power: | 107 KW @ 6000 RPM 145 HP @ 6000 RPM 143 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 140 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 190 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
| Width: | 73.3 in (1862 mm) |
| Height: | 60.9 in (1547 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.5 in (1588 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 62.4 in (1585 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 20.1 cuFT (569 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3472.9 lbs (1575 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4983.3 lbs (2260 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
VOLVO V70
2.4L 5MT FWD (140 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 2400 cm3 |
| Power: | 103 KW @ 5700 RPM 140 HP @ 5700 RPM 138 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
| Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 220 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
| Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
| Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.8/57.9 in (1,519/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 20.1 cuFT (569 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3165.8 lbs (1436 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 206 g/km |
VOLVO V70
2.4L T 5MT FWD (193 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L T 5MT FWD (193 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
| Power: | 142 KW @ 5100 RPM 193 HP @ 5100 RPM 190 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
| Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 270 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
| Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
| Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.8/57.9 in (1,519/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3209.9 lbs (1456 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 229 g/km |
VOLVO V70
2.5L 5MT FWD (144 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT FWD (144 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
| Power: | 106 KW @ 5400 RPM 144 HP @ 5400 RPM 142 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque: | 152 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 206 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
| Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
| Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.8/57.9 in (1,519/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3203.3 lbs (1453 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
VOLVO V70
2.5L 5MT FWD (170 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT FWD (170 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
| Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 220 Nm @ 4700 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
| Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
| Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.8/57.9 in (1,519/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3216.5 lbs (1459 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4387.2 lbs (1990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
VOLVO V70
2.5L T 5MT FWD (193 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L T 5MT FWD (193 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
| Power: | 142 KW @ 5100 RPM 193 HP @ 5100 RPM 190 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
| Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 270 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8,4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
| Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
| Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.8/57.9 in (1,519/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16.9 cuFT (479 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3267.3 lbs (1482 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
VOLVO V70
T5 5MT FWD (241 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - T5 5MT FWD (241 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 2319 cm3 |
| Power: | 177 KW @ 5100 RPM 241 HP @ 5100 RPM 237 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
| Torque: | 243 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM 330 Nm @ 2700 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 152.2 mph (245 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/50ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
| Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
| Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.8/57.9 in (1,519/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16.9 cuFT (479 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3265 lbs (1481 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 14.5 mpg US (16.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
VOLVO V70
2.5L TDI 5MT FWD (140 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDI 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 2461 cm3 |
| Power: | 103 KW @ 4000 RPM 140 HP @ 4000 RPM 138 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 290 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
| Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
| Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.8/57.9 in (1,519/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 20.1 cuFT (569 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3390.7 lbs (1538 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |