Autoknowtive
Volvo V70
Volvo built the V70 in 1997–2016. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 5 of them, from the 1997 Volvo V70 to the 2008 Volvo V70 Police car. Body styles here: Wagon. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1997–2016
- Brand from
- Sweden
- Part of
- Geely
- Body styles
- Wagon
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 5 cars
How it changed
Power went from 250 hp in the 1997 V70 to 200 hp in the 2008 V70 Police car. It got heavier along the way: 1,478 kg for the 1997 car, 1,714 kg for the 2008. The most powerful here is the 2003 Volvo V70 R at 300 hp (224 kW), more than 64% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2003 Volvo V70 R, in 5.9 s.
Every V70 in the catalog
2003 Volvo V70 R
2004 Volvo V70
2008 Volvo V70
The all-new Volvo V70 is a versatile, luxurious estate car designed both for demanding families and keen drivers. Larger, roomier, sportier, more functional and more environmentally friendly than the outgoing Volvo V70, the new model takes styling cues from its hugely successful predecessor.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2008 Volvo V70 Police car
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 V70 | 250 hp (186 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.8 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,478 kg (3,258 lb) | 2.3 L inline-5 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-Speed manual | — |
| 2003 V70 R | 300 hp (224 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 5.9 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,682 kg (3,708 lb) | 2.5 L inline-5 | All Wheel Drive | 6-Speed manual | 22 mpg |
| 2004 V70 | 163 hp (122 kW) | 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) | 9.8 s | 131 mph (211 km/h) | 1,528 kg (3,369 lb) | 2.4 L inline-5 | Front Wheel Drive | 5 Speed Manual | 22 mpg |
| 2008 V70 | 200 hp (149 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 8.1 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | 1,714 kg (3,779 lb) | 2.5 L inline-5 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-Speed manual | 19 mpg |
| 2008 V70 Police car | 200 hp (149 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 8.1 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | 1,714 kg (3,779 lb) | 2.5 L inline-5 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-Speed manual | 19 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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