Diesel, LPG and petrol · 1997–2000
Volvo S70
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volvo S70. By the official figures, the 2000 uses 11.8 L/100km: 24 mpg UK, 20 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 11.8 L/100km
- 2000 official
- UK mpg
- 24 mpg
- US mpg
- 20 mpg
- On a full tank
- 595 km
- 70 L tank
What a S70 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $34.57 per 100 km | $3,803 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $28.34 per 100 km | $3,146 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £33.01 per 100 miles | £2,310 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $21.76 per 100 miles | $2,938 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
S70, 1997–2000
Specs for the 2.4 sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- S70
- Built
- 1997-2000
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,720 mm
- Width
- 1,760 mm
- Height
- 1,390 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,660 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,421 kg
- Boot
- 470 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.4 L 5-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,319 cc
- Cylinders
- 5
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 129 kW
- Torque
- 230 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 10 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
Volvo S70 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo S70?
The 2000 Volvo S70 uses 11.8 L/100km by its official figures: 24 mpg in UK gallons and 20 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volvo S70 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,803 in New Zealand, $3,146 in Australia, £2,310 in United Kingdom, $2,938 in United States.
How far does a Volvo S70 go on a full tank?
About 595 km (370 miles) from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Volvo S70's boot?
470 L, for the 2.4 sedan.
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