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Volvo V70 2.4

General information

ModelVolvo V70 2.4
Year2006
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2442 ccm (149.01 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2442 ccm (149.01 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power170.00 PS (125 kW or 168 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque225.10 Nm (23.0 kgf-m or 166.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed205.0 km/h (127.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1083 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 space1034 litres (273 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (503.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1569 kg (3,459.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1582 kg (3,487.7 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)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2760 mm (108.7 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Aprox price as new USD29845
Aprox price as new EUR31250
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions227.0 g/km
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