Diesel and petrol · 1997–2013
Volvo V70
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volvo V70. By the official figures, the 2013 uses 8.4 L/100km: 34 mpg UK, 28 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 8.4 L/100km
- 2013 official
- UK mpg
- 34 mpg
- US mpg
- 28 mpg
- On a full tank
- 836 km
- 70 L tank
What a V70 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 | $24.61 per 100 km | $2,707 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $20.19 per 100 km | $2,241 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £23.49 per 100 miles | £1,644 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $15.49 per 100 miles | $2,091 |
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.
BW (3rd generation, Drive-E), 2013–2021
Specs for the D4 2.0; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Wagon
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- BW (3rd generation, Drive-E)
- Built
- 2013-2021
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,823 mm
- Width
- 1,861 mm
- Height
- 1,547 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,816 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,680 kg
- Boot
- 575 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,600 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,969 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 133 kW
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.6 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
- Uses AdBlue
- Yes
P3 (3rd generation), 2007–2016
Specs for the 2.5T; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Wagon
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- P3 (3rd generation)
- Built
- 2007-2016
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,823 mm
- Width
- 1,861 mm
- Height
- 1,547 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,816 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 5-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 2,521 cc
- Cylinders
- 5
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 154 kW
- Torque
- 320 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 11.6 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 11.6 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 9.7 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 10.4 L/100km | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
Volvo V70 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo V70?
The 2013 Volvo V70 uses 8.4 L/100km by its official figures: 34 mpg in UK gallons and 28 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volvo V70 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,707 in New Zealand, $2,241 in Australia, £1,644 in United Kingdom, $2,091 in United States.
How far does a Volvo V70 go on a full tank?
About 836 km (520 miles) from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Volvo V70's boot?
575 L, for the D4 2.0.
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