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Volvo V70 R

General information

ModelVolvo V70 R
Year2005
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2401 ccm (146.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.9 litres/100 km (21.58 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
Transmission6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2401 ccm (146.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power304.00 PS (224 kW or 300 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque401.02 Nm (40.9 kgf-m or 295.8 ft.lbs) at 1950 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke83.0 x 93.2 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1706 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2775 litres (733 gallons)
Cargo space1059 litres (280 gallons)
Optional cargo space1641 litres (434 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle14 m (559.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1782 kg (3,928.6 pounds)
Towing weight1497 kg (3,300.3 pounds)
Overall length4720 mm (185.8 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2870 mm (113.0 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD38860
Aprox price as new EUR54220
Service interval20,000 km
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