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Volvo C70

Volvo C70
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The official data lists 135 versions of the Volvo C70 (1998–2015), in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1998–2015
Markets
European Union, United Kingdom, France, United States, Canada
Engines
2.0 L to 2.5 L
Power
100 kW (136 PS) to 169 kW (230 PS)
Fuels
Diesel, Petrol
Lowest consumption (France)
5.9 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
5.9 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (United States)
10.2 L/100 km (EPA)
New registrations in the EU
25,123

What is the Volvo C70?

The C70 was Volvo’s coupe and convertible, offering a more personal shape alongside the company’s practical family cars. The first C70 was introduced as a coupe, followed by a soft-top convertible. The second-generation C70 was a convertible with a three-piece retractable hardtop that could transform it from a closed coupe-like car to an open-top car.

Generations, engines and power

The C70’s first generation used the P80 platform, while the second used the P1 platform. EU and French figures list the first generation for 2010; the second-generation figures extend through 2013. In Europe and the UK, the model appears with petrol and diesel engines. US and Canadian figures cover petrol versions.

EU figures list engine sizes from 2.0 to 2.5 litres and power from 100 kW (136 PS) to 169 kW (230 PS). UK figures list 1.8 to 2.5-litre engines and power from 125 kW (170 PS) to 127 kW (172 PS). US and Canadian figures list 2.3 to 2.5-litre petrol engines.

How economical is the Volvo C70?

The lowest listed consumption in the UK and France is 5.9 L/100 km on the NEDC test. The lowest US figure is 10.2 L/100 km under EPA testing, with a best combined rating of 23 MPG. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 10.6 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. These procedures differ, so the market figures are not directly comparable.

EU registration figures record 25,123 C70s from 2010 to 2015. The most registered named configuration was the 2.0-litre diesel rated at 110 kW (150 PS), with 5,518 registrations in 2011.

Where was the C70 sold?

The C70 appears in figures for the EU, UK, France, the US and Canada. EU and French figures include the first generation; second-generation figures appear across all five markets.

Questions and answers

Was the Volvo C70 a coupe or a convertible?

The first generation came as a coupe and a soft-top convertible. The second generation was a convertible with a retractable hardtop.

What was the C70’s most common listed EU configuration?

The 2.0-litre diesel rated at 110 kW (150 PS) led the named EU registration entries, with 5,518 registrations in 2011.

Which market has the lowest stated C70 consumption?

The UK and France entries both give 5.9 L/100 km on the NEDC test.

C70 first generation (2010)

Model codes: P80, 873 · Sold in: European Union and France · References: en.wikipedia.org, adac.de

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C70 second generation (2010–2013)

Volvo C70 second generation
Photo: Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: P1, 542 · Sold in: European Union, France, United Kingdom, United States, and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org, adac.de

European Union 19 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20132.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel160 g/km2,152
20132.0 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel165 g/km858
20132.5 L169 kW (230 PS)Petrol219 g/km454
20132.0 L–Other fuel162 g/km90
20122.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel161 g/km3,579
20122.0 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel162 g/km733
20122.5 L169 kW (230 PS)Petrol219 g/km501
20112.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel162 g/km5,518
20112.0 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel166 g/km1,118
20112.5 L169 kW (230 PS)Petrol219 g/km936
20112.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel164 g/km116
20112.4 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol224 g/km34
20112.4 L132 kW (179 PS)Diesel193 g/km16
20102.0 L–Diesel163 g/km3,512
20102.0 L–Diesel162 g/km2,782
20102.4 L–Diesel188 g/km934
20102.4 L–Petrol222 g/km854
20102.5 L–Petrol216 g/km630
2010––Petrol217 g/km12

United Kingdom 11 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013D3 Automatic · D4 Automatic · D3 Auto and 1 more trim2.0 LDieselAutomatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2013D3 Manual · D4 Manual2.0 LDieselManual5.9 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2013D4 Manual2.0 LDieselManual5.9 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2013T5 · T5 Auto2.5 LPetrolAutomatic9.4 L/100 km NEDC219 g/km
2012D3 Automatic · D4 Automatic · D3 Auto and 1 more trim2.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2012D3 Manual · D4 Manual2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2012D4 Manual2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2012T5 · T5 Auto2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km NEDC219 g/km
20102.0D2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2010T5 Geartronic2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km NEDC219 g/km
2010T52.5 LPetrol6-speed manual8.9 L/100 km NEDC209 g/km

France 5 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012C70 D3 (150ch) Geartronic 6–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2012C70 D3 (150ch) BVM6–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2012C70 D4 (177ch) Geartronic 6–130 kW (177 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2012C70 D4 (177ch) BVM6–130 kW (177 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2012C70 T5 (230ch) BVA5–169 kW (230 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km NEDC219 g/km

United States 5 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
20132.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA249 g/km
20122.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2010–20112.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
20112.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
20102.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km

Canada 5 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013Subcompact2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle253 g/km
2012Subcompact2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle255 g/km
2010–2011Subcompact2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle244 g/km
2011Subcompact2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.8 L/100 km 5-cycle248 g/km
2010Subcompact2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle251 g/km

Versions outside these generations

European Union 4 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20152.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel165 g/km16
20142.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel163 g/km146
20142.5 L169 kW (230 PS)Petrol219 g/km90
20142.0 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel165 g/km42

United Kingdom 23 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2009–20102.0D · 2.0D Powershift2.0 L–Diesel6-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2009–2010D5 Geartronic2.4 L–Diesel5-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km NEDC193 g/km
2008–2010D52.4 L–Diesel6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2007–20102.4i (170 PS) · 2.4i (170PS) · 2.4 (170ps)2.4 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol5-speed manual9.0 L/100 km NEDC215 g/km
2007–20102.4i (170 PS) Geartronic · 2.4i (170PS) Geartronic · 2.4i (170ps) Geartronic2.4 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic9.6 L/100 km NEDC229 g/km
20091.81.8 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2008–20092.0D2.0 L–Diesel6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC161 g/km
2008–2009D5 Geartronic2.4 L–Diesel5-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km NEDC196 g/km
2006–2009T52.5 L–Petrol6-speed manual9.1 L/100 km NEDC217 g/km
2006–2009T5 · T5 Geartronic2.5 L–Petrol5-speed automatic9.8 L/100 km NEDC234 g/km
2007D5 Geartronic2.4 L–Diesel5-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km NEDC193 g/km
20062.4i (170 bhp)2.4 L127 kW (172 PS)Petrol5-speed manual9.0 L/100 km NEDC215 g/km
20062.4i (170 bhp)2.4 L127 kW (172 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic9.6 L/100 km NEDC229 g/km
2000–20042.0 T · 2.0T2.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual9.7 L/100 km NEDC230 g/km
2000–20042.0 T · 2.0T2.0 L–Petrol5-speed automatic10.6 L/100 km NEDC253 g/km
2000–2004T52.3 L–Petrol5-speed manual9.9 L/100 km NEDC236 g/km
2000–2004T52.3 L–Petrol5-speed automatic11.2 L/100 km NEDC268 g/km
2003–2004T52.3 L–Petrol5-speed manual9.9 L/100 km NEDC236 g/km
2003–2004T52.3 L–Petrol5-speed automatic10.9 L/100 km NEDC261 g/km
2000–20042.4 T · 2.4T2.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual9.5 L/100 km NEDC226 g/km
2000–20042.4 T · 2.4T2.4 L–Petrol5-speed automatic11.0 L/100 km NEDC263 g/km
2003–20042.4T2.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual9.9 L/100 km NEDC236 g/km
2003–20042.4T2.4 L–Petrol5-speed automatic10.9 L/100 km NEDC261 g/km

United States 34 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2007–20092.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2008–20092MODE CLKUP2.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2006–2007FFS,TURBO · 2MODE CLKUP2.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
20062.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2003–20042.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
2004CLKUP2.3 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2004CLKUP2.4 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2003CLKUP2.3 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
2003CLKUP2.4 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
20022.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
20022.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2002CLKUP2.3 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
2002CLKUP2.3 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2002CLKUP2.4 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2001CLKUP2.3 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
20012.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2001CLKUP2.4 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
2001CLKUP2.4 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2000CLKUP2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
20002.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
2000CLKUP2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
20002.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2000CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
2000CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1999CLKUP2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
19992.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1999CLKUP2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1999CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1999CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
19982MODE CLKUP2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
19982.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
19982.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
19982MODE CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
19982MODE CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km

Canada 29 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2008–2009Compact2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle255 g/km
2008–2009Compact2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle253 g/km
2007Subcompact2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle260 g/km
2007Subcompact2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle251 g/km
2003–2004Subcompact2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle271 g/km
2004Subcompact2.3 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle288 g/km
2002–2003Subcompact2.3 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle271 g/km
2003Subcompact2.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle274 g/km
2002Compact2.3 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle255 g/km
2002Compact2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle265 g/km
2002Subcompact2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle260 g/km
2002Subcompact2.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle262 g/km
2000–2001Compact · Subcompact2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle260 g/km
2001Compact2.3 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle267 g/km
2001Compact2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle258 g/km
2001Subcompact2.3 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle271 g/km
2001Compact2.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle258 g/km
2001Subcompact2.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle267 g/km
2000Compact2.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle274 g/km
2000Subcompact2.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.4 L/100 km 5-cycle285 g/km
2000Subcompact2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle269 g/km
2000Compact2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle274 g/km
2000Subcompact2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle278 g/km
1999Compact2.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle267 g/km
1999Compact2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle267 g/km
1999Subcompact2.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle274 g/km
1999Subcompact2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle267 g/km
1999Compact2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle271 g/km
1999Subcompact2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle276 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.