2007-2016 V70 / XC70 OverviewVolvo V70 / XC70 Overview (2007 - 2016)
2007 - 2016
Tech Specs Summary
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- 115 - 155 mph
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- 6.7 - 13.5 seconds
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- 108 - 300 BHP
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- 24.1 - 67.3 mpg
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- 1,578 - 1,944 kg
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- 575 - 1,600 L
This generation of the Volvo V70 / XC70 was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo between 2007 - 2016. It's a front engined Estate with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came in 2 body styles, for example the V70 D4 AWD Polestar Performance and XC70 T5. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 108 BHP 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 300 BHP 3 L Inline 6 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the V70 / XC70 is the Volvo V70 T6 AWD which scores 2.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 282 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 155 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 152 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.2 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 1,036 miles and can store 575-1,600 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,800 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
