Volvo V70 - Generation 3 (2008-2013)

VOLVO V70 (2008-2013)

The third generation V70 is available with one V70 model and two XC70 variants (a gasoline and a diesel). The lower model was dropped in 2010 while the XC got the axe in 2013.

See the overview of this V70

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	XC70 D5 AWD	XC70 3.2 AWD	V70 2.5T
Years Available	July 2008-2013	July 2008-2013	July 2008-2010
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	2.4 DOHC 20V I5	3.2 DOHC 24V V6	2.5 DOHC 20V I5 Turbocharged
Horsepower	185hp @ 4,000rpm	238hp @ 6,200rpm	200hp @ 4,800rpm
Torque	400Nm @ 2,750rpm	320Nm @ 3,200rpm	300Nm @ 4,500rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 Liters	70 Liters	70 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,838mm	4,838mm	4,823mm
Width	1,861mm	1,861mm	1,861mm
Height	1,604mm	1,604mm	1,547mm
Wheelbase	2,815mm	2,815mm	2,816mm
Curb Weight	1,794kg	1,742kg	1,632kg
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	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	235/55 R17	235/55 R17	225/50 R17
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
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: None	Adds: None	Front and Rear Proximity Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Aluminum Door Handles and Side Mirrors, Sun Roof, Rear Spoiler	Automatic HID Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters and Puddle Lamps, 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 and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Aluminum Accents, 40/20/40 Split Fold Rear Seat, Rear Cargo Cover with Net, Intelligent Driver Information System, Bluetooth Hands Free Phone
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/WMA/AUX/USB	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/WMA/AUX/USB	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/WMA/AUX/USB
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
RIVALS	XC70: Subaru Outback