Diesel and petrol · 1998–2013
Volvo C70
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volvo C70. By the official figures, the 2011 uses 10.2 L/100km: 28 mpg UK, 23 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 10.2 L/100km
- 2011 official
- UK mpg
- 28 mpg
- US mpg
- 23 mpg
- Seats
- 5
What a C70 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 | $30.08 per 100 km | $3,308 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $24.70 per 100 km | $2,741 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £28.71 per 100 miles | £2,010 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $18.93 per 100 miles | $2,556 |
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.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 10.3 L/100km | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.9 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 10.4 L/100km | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 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 | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
Volvo C70 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo C70?
The 2011 Volvo C70 uses 10.2 L/100km by its official figures: 28 mpg in UK gallons and 23 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volvo C70 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,308 in New Zealand, $2,741 in Australia, £2,010 in United Kingdom, $2,556 in United States.
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