Diesel and petrol · 1997–2013

Volvo V70

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Volvo V70. By the official figures, the 2013 uses 8.4 L/100km.

Volvo V70 in black
Fuel use
8.4 L/100km
2013 official
On a full tank
836 km
70 L tank
Seats
5

What a V70 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$24.61 per 100 km$2,707
Australia$2.42/L petrol$20.23 per 100 km$2,246
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; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.

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

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2013Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2012Petrol9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2011Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2010Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2009Diesel7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2009Petrol11.6 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2008Petrol12.2 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2008Diesel6.8 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2007Petrol11.6 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2007Diesel7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2006Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2005Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2004Petrol9.7 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2003Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2002Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2001Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2000Petrol10.4 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
1999Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
1998Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 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. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Volvo V70 cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,707 in New Zealand, $2,246 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 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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