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Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

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When Volvo decided to get rid of its old-school, boxy design, it launched the first generation of the S40 in 1995 and then trimmed the 850 model to make the S70 in 1997.

The Swedish carmaker was known for its safe vehicles. To show that strength, it made its cars look like a pile of bricks one on top of another. But as time went by, the customers moved their attention toward more stylish vehicles with rounded shapes. Volvo had to adapt, and that's when the S40 came in, with some help from Mitsubishi, and the S70.

The S70's front fascia featured new headlights with rounded edges, and its inner sides tucked behind the grille, making them look slimmer. Its slightly curved side windows couldn't hide the original boxy origins, but at least it was sweetened. Again, a short trunk with rounded edges and corners was more like in the '90s trend in the back.

Inside, Volvo took more freedom of expression with a flowing line on top of the dashboard, instead of the older three-shaped roof-style instrument cluster from the 850. It lost a few air-vents, but it kept their squared look. There was enough legroom in the back for two adults, but three would stay cramped, especially in the AWD versions.

Under the hood, Volvo installed a choice of five-cylinder engines ranged between 126 hp and 241 hp. It was fitted as standard with 5-speed manual gearboxes, while a 4-speed automatic was available on selected engines.

VOLVO S70 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
  12 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L 20V Turbo 4AT FWD (226 HP)
  • 2.0L 20V Turbo 5MT FWD (226 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP)
  • 2.0T 20V 4AT FWD (180 HP)
  • 2.0T 20V 5MT FWD (180 HP)
  • 2.3L T5 5MT FWD (241 HP)
  • 2.4L 5MT FWD (140 HP)
  • 2.4L 5MT FWD (170 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)
  2 diesel engines
  • 2.5L 10V 5MT FWD (144 HP)
  • 2.5L TDi 5MT FWD (140 HP)

VOLVO S70
2.0L 20V Turbo 4AT FWD (226 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 20V Turbo 4AT FWD (226 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:166.2 KW @ 5700 RPM
226 HP @ 5700 RPM
223 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:229 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM
310 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:69.29 in (1760 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3219 lbs (1460 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4211 lbs (1910 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
Highway:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)

VOLVO S70
2.0L 20V Turbo 5MT FWD (226 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 20V Turbo 5MT FWD (226 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:166.2 KW @ 5700 RPM
226 HP @ 5700 RPM
223 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:229 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM
310 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:69.29 in (1760 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3219 lbs (1460 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4211 lbs (1910 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.5 mpg US (16.2 L/100Km)
Highway:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)

VOLVO S70
2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:93 KW @ 6250 RPM
126 HP @ 6250 RPM
125 BHP @ 6250 RPM
Torque:125 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
170 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:69.29 in (1760 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3055.6 lbs (1386 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km)
Highway:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Combined:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)

VOLVO S70
2.0T 20V 4AT FWD (180 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0T 20V 4AT FWD (180 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:132.4 KW @ 5700 RPM
180 HP @ 5700 RPM
178 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:162 lb-ft @ 2100 RPM
220 Nm @ 2100 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:69.29 in (1760 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3153 lbs (1430 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4167 lbs (1890 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km)
Highway:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)

VOLVO S70
2.0T 20V 5MT FWD (180 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0T 20V 5MT FWD (180 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:132.4 KW @ 5700 RPM
180 HP @ 5700 RPM
178 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:162 lb-ft @ 2100 RPM
220 Nm @ 2100 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:69.29 in (1760 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3153 lbs (1430 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4167 lbs (1890 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km)
Highway:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)

VOLVO S70
2.3L T5 5MT FWD (241 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L T5 5MT FWD (241 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2319 cm3
Power:176.5 KW @ 5100 RPM
240 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 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 ZR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:69.29 in (1760 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3157 lbs (1432 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4166.7 lbs (1890 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 S70
2.4L 5MT FWD (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (140 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2435 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):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:69.29 in (1760 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3066.6 lbs (1391 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4188.8 lbs (1900 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 S70
2.4L 5MT FWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2435 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 6100 RPM
170 HP @ 6100 RPM
168 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque:170 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
230 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:69.29 in (1760 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3066.6 lbs (1391 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4188.8 lbs (1900 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:213 g/km

VOLVO S70
2.4L T 5MT FWD (193 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 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 @ 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):7.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:69.29 in (1760 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3110.7 lbs (1411 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4254.9 lbs (1930 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 S70
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):10.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:69.29 in (1760 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3097.5 lbs (1405 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4166.7 lbs (1890 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 S70
2.5L 5MT FWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT FWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2435 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 6100 RPM
170 HP @ 6100 RPM
168 BHP @ 6100 RPM
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):8.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:69.29 in (1760 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3110.7 lbs (1411 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4166.7 lbs (1890 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 S70
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:139.8 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:69.29 in (1760 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3163.6 lbs (1435 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4166.7 lbs (1890 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 S70
2.5L 10V 5MT FWD (144 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 10V 5MT FWD (144 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2461 cm3
Power:105.9 KW @ 4000 RPM
144 HP @ 4000 RPM
142 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):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:69.29 in (1760 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3282.7 lbs (1489 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4321.1 lbs (1960 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway:45.3 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)

VOLVO S70
2.5L TDi 5MT FWD (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDi 5MT FWD (140 HP)
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):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:69.29 in (1760 mm)
Height:54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3229.8 lbs (1465 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4343.1 lbs (1970 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Highway:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined:37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:168 g/km
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