Volvo V70 - Generation 2 (2001-2008)

VOLVO V70 (2001-2008)

The second generation V70 (the sedan became the S60) can be had in basic wagon or a high raised one, with the latter having all wheel drive. The V70 Cross Country was renamed as the XC70 in 2002 and carried a 2.5 engine from a 2.4 in late 2005.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	XC70	V70 Cross Country	V70
Years Available	2002-June 2008	2001-2002	2001-2006
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	B5244 T3 2.4 DOHC 20V I5 Turbocharged (2002-2005) or B5254 T2 2.5 DOHC 20V I5 Turbocharged (2006-2008)	B5204 T 2.0 DOHC 20V I5 Turbocharged	B5204 T 2.0 DOHC 20V I5 Turbocharged
Horsepower	200hp @ 6,000rpm (2.4, 2002-2005) or 210hp @ 6,000rpm (2.5, 2006-2008)	180hp @ 5,400rpm	180hp @ 5,400rpm
Torque	285Nm @ 1,800-5,000rpm	240Nm @ 5,280rpm	240Nm @ 5,280rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	68 Liters	68 Liters	68 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,730mm	4,730mm	4,710mm
Width	1,860mm	1,860mm	1,800mm
Height	1,560mm	1,560mm	1,470mm
Wheelbase	2,760mm	2,760mm	2,760mm
Curb Weight	1,630kg	1,630kg	1,485kg
Body Style	5 Door Wagon	5 Door Wagon	5 Door Wagon
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc
Tires	215/65 R16	215/55 R16	215/55 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
Other Safety Features	Adds: Rear Parking Sensors	Adds: None	Whiplash Protection System
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Scratch Proof Black Front and Rear Bumpers and Side Fender Bars	Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver	Power, Driver
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Wood Accents, Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Luggage Compartment Cover with Net
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual or Automatic, Dual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD
Speakers	8	8	8
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Phone	Yes, Audio and Phone	Yes, Audio and Phone
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES	Engine update occurred in December 2005 for 2006. Rear parking sensors, power front passenger seat, and dual automatic climate control added in December 2005.	Renamed as the XC70 in 2002.
RIVALS	V70 Cross Country/XC70: Subaru Outback	V70: Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3 Series Touring, Mercedes Benz E Class Estate