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Volvo V70: generations and engines

The Volvo V70 was built from 1996 to 2016 in 6 generations, with 138 engine versions in our catalog (station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1996–2016
Generations6
Engine versions138
Power109–304 hp
Body stylesStation wagon
FuelGasoline, Diesel, Gasoline/CNG
Timeline

Volvo V70 generations

  1. 1996–2000

    Volvo V70 I

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    29 engine versions 126–265 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1997–2000

    Volvo V70 XC

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 200 hp

    Engines below
  3. 2000–2007

    Volvo V70 II

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    21 engine versions 130–300 hp

    Generation specs
  4. 2004–2007

    Volvo V70 II (facelift 2004)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline
    • Gasoline/CNG
    • Diesel

    21 engine versions 126–260 hp

    Generation specs
  5. 2007–2013

    Volvo V70 III

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel
    • Flex fuel (E85)

    45 engine versions 109–304 hp

    Generation specs
  6. 2013–2016

    Volvo V70 III (facelift 2013)

    • Station wagon
    • Diesel
    • Gasoline
    • Flex fuel (E85)

    20 engine versions 115–304 hp

    Generation specs
Specs

Volvo V70 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Volvo V70 I1996–2000 · 29 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 (126 hp)1996–2000Gasoline126 hp (93 kW)125 lb-ft (170 Nm)11.9 s121 mph (195 km/h)
2.0 (126 hp) Automatic1996–2000Gasoline126 hp (93 kW)125 lb-ft (170 Nm)12.5 s118 mph (190 km/h)
2.0 (143 hp)1996–2000Gasoline143 hp (105 kW)
2.0 20V (180 hp)1996–2000Gasoline180 hp (132 kW)162 lb-ft (220 Nm)9.5 s134 mph (215 km/h)
2.0 20V (180 hp) Automatic1996–2000Gasoline180 hp (132 kW)162 lb-ft (220 Nm)9.5 s134 mph (215 km/h)
2.0 20V Turbo (211 hp)1996–2000Gasoline211 hp (155 kW)
2.0 20V Turbo (225 hp)1996–2000Gasoline225 hp (165 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)7.8 s149 mph (240 km/h)
2.0 20V Turbo (225 hp) Automatic1996–2000Gasoline225 hp (165 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)8 s143 mph (230 km/h)
2.0 20V Turbo (226 hp) AWD1996–2000Gasoline226 hp (166 kW)
2.3 20V T-5 (240 hp)1996–2000Gasoline240 hp (177 kW)243 lb-ft (330 Nm)7.1 s152 mph (245 km/h)
2.3 20V T-5 (240 hp) AWD1996–2000Gasoline240 hp (177 kW)243 lb-ft (330 Nm)8.1 s140 mph (225 km/h)
2.3 20V T-5 (240 hp) Automatic1996–2000Gasoline240 hp (177 kW)243 lb-ft (330 Nm)7.4 s146 mph (235 km/h)
2.3 T (250 hp)1996–2000Gasoline250 hp (184 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)7.1 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.3 T (250 hp) Automatic1996–2000Gasoline250 hp (184 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)7.5 s149 mph (240 km/h)
2.4 20V Turbo (193 hp)1996–2000Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)8 s140 mph (225 km/h)
2.4 20V Turbo (193 hp) AWD1996–2000Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)
2.4 20V Turbo (193 hp) Automatic1996–2000Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)8.4 s137 mph (220 km/h)
2.4i 20V (170 hp)1996–2000Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)162 lb-ft (220 Nm)9.2 s130 mph (210 km/h)
2.4i 20V (170 hp) Automatic1996–2000Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)162 lb-ft (220 Nm)10.2 s124 mph (200 km/h)
2.5 (144 hp)1996–2000Gasoline144 hp (106 kW)152 lb-ft (206 Nm)10.4 s127 mph (205 km/h)
2.5 (144 hp) Automatic1996–2000Gasoline144 hp (106 kW)152 lb-ft (206 Nm)10.8 s121 mph (195 km/h)
2.5 TDI (140 hp)1996–2000Diesel140 hp (103 kW)214 lb-ft (290 Nm)10.2 s124 mph (200 km/h)
2.5 TDI (140 hp) Automatic1996–2000Diesel140 hp (103 kW)214 lb-ft (290 Nm)11 s121 mph (195 km/h)
2.3 T (250 hp) AWD1998–2000Gasoline250 hp (184 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)6.8 s155 mph (250 km/h)
2.5 20V (165 hp)1998–2000Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)
2.4 16V (140 hp)1999–2000Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)
2.4 16V Bifuel (140 hp)1999–2000Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)
2.5 (265 hp) AWD1999–2000Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)
2.5 Bifuel (144 hp)1999Gasoline144 hp (106 kW)
Volvo V70 XC1997–2000 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.4 T (200 hp) AWD1997–2000Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)210 lb-ft (285 Nm)8.6 s130 mph (210 km/h)
2.4 T (200 hp) AWD Automatic1997–2000Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)210 lb-ft (285 Nm)9 s124 mph (200 km/h)
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