Volvo XC70 III
The Volvo XC70 III (2008–2016): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 83 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: P3
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,840 mm RDW | 4,840 mm TC | 4,709–4,732 mm |
| Width | 1,870–1,890 mm RDW | 1,870 mm TC | 1,803–1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm RDW | 1,600 mm TC | 1,448–1,562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm RDW | 2,820 mm TC | 2,756–2,764 mm |
| Front track | 1,604–1,614 mm ASTRA | 1,610 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,570–1,580 mm ASTRA | 1,580 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,612–1,744 kg RDW | 1,742–1,881 kg TC | 1,505–1,770 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,712–1,844 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,310–2,400 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,600–2,100 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4–5 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 1,048 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,775 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 200–215 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 360–440 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/65R16, 235/50R18, 235/55R17, 235/45R19
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 86.9% (86.1–87.6) | 86.4% | 7,550 |
| 9–12 years | 82.7% (82.2–83.3) | 77.9% | 17,614 |
| 13 years and older | 79.1% (78.2–79.9) | 69.2% | 9,732 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 27.7% | 30.6% |
| Brakes | 21.0% | 28.5% |
| Suspension | 20.9% | 28.1% |
| Lights and electrics | 14.0% | 18.7% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| Steering | 6.8% | 4.7% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
121 complaints for model years 2008–2016. 4 crashes · 2 fires · 3 injuries
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 83 versions of the Volvo XC70 III
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European Union 26 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 version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2016 | 2.4 L | 133 kW (181 PS) | Diesel | 154–157 g/km | 73,572 |
| 2013–2016 | 2.0 L | 133 kW (181 PS) | Diesel | 123–124 g/km | 15,806 |
| 2015–2016 | 2.4 L | 162 kW (220 PS) | Diesel | 153 g/km | 4,158 |
| 2014–2016 | 2.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Petrol | 157 g/km | 1,164 |
| 2016 | 2.4 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Diesel | 152 g/km | 38 |
| 2011–2016 | 2.4 L | 158 kW (215 PS) | Diesel | 162–170 g/km | 21,704 |
| 2015–2016 | 2.5 L | 187 kW (254 PS) | Petrol | 202 g/km | 88 |
| 2011–2016 | 2.4 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 149–181 g/km | 31,669 |
| 2011–2015 | 3.0 L | 224 kW (305 PS) | Petrol | 248–249 g/km | 992 |
| 2011–2015 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 151–164 g/km | 9,620 |
| 2012–2015 | 2.4 L | 169 kW (230 PS) | Diesel | 166–179 g/km | 108 |
| 2015 | 2.4 L | 161 kW (219 PS) | Diesel | 156 g/km | 10 |
| 2012–2014 | 2.4 L | 159 kW (216 PS) | Diesel | 152–172 g/km | 1,500 |
| 2014 | 3.0 L | 226 kW (307 PS) | Petrol | 248 g/km | 18 |
| 2013 | 2.4 L | – | Other fuel | 158 g/km | 250 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 154 g/km | 44 |
| 2012–2013 | 3.0 L | 228 kW (310 PS) | Petrol | 248 g/km | 46 |
| 2013 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 179 g/km | 12 |
| 2011–2012 | – | – | Diesel | 170–182 g/km | 136 |
| 2011–2012 | 2.4 L | 151 kW (205 PS) | Diesel | 189 g/km | 14,637 |
| 2011 | 2.4 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 183 g/km | 64 |
| 2011 | – | – | Petrol | 256 g/km | 12 |
| 2010 | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 190 g/km | 16,404 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 166 g/km | 2,188 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | – | Petrol | 259 g/km | 300 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 191 g/km | 64 |
United Kingdom 32 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2016D4 | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.4–4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 115–117 g/km |
| 2014–2016D4 | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 4.8–4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 127–129 g/km |
| 2015–2016D4 AWD | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2015–2016D4 AWD | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 137 g/km |
| 2008–2016D5 AWD | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.8–8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 153–219 g/km |
| 2015D4 AWD · D5 AWD | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2015D4 AWD · D5 AWD | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2015T6 AWD | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 248 g/km |
| 2013–2014D4 AWD Manual · D5 AWD Manual · D4 AWD and 1 more trim | 2.4 L | Diesel | Manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2013–2014D4 AWD · D5 AWD | 2.4 L | Diesel | Automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2013–2014T6 AWD Auto · T6 AWD | 3.0 L | Petrol | Automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 248 g/km |
| 2013D3 FWD Auto | 2.0 L | Diesel | Automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2013D3 FWD DRIVe Manual | 2.0 L | Diesel | Manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2013D4 FWD Auto · D4 | 2.0 L | Diesel | Automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2013D4 Manual · D4 | 2.0 L | Diesel | Manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2013D3 AWD Auto · D5 AWD Auto | 2.4 L | Diesel | Automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 2013D3 AWD Manual · D5 AWD Manual | 2.4 L | Diesel | Manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2013D4 AWD Auto · D5 AWD Auto | 2.4 L | Diesel | Automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 2013T6 AWD Auto | 3.0 L | Petrol | Automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 248 g/km |
| 2012D4 Auto · D3 FWD Auto | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2012D4 Manual | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2012D3 FWD DRIVe Manual | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2012D4 AWD Auto · D5 AWD Auto | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 2012D4 AWD Manual · D3 AWD Manual · D5 AWD Manual | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2012D5 AWD Manual | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2012D3 AWD Auto · D5 AWD Auto | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 2012T6 AWD Auto | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 248 g/km |
| 20102.4D DRIVe | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 20102.4D Geartronic | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2008–2010D5 AWD | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.0–7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 186–199 g/km |
| 2010T6 AWD Geartronic | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.5 L/100 km NEDC | 269 g/km |
| 2008–20093.2 AWD | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 272 g/km |
France 12 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015XC70 D4 4cyl (181ch) Stop&Start BVM6 | – | 133 kW (181 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2014–2015XC70 D4 4cyl (181ch) Stop&Start Geartronic 8 | – | 133 kW (181 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2014–2015XC70 D4 5cyl (181ch) AWD Geartronic 6 | – | 133 kW (181 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2015XC70 D4 5cyl (181ch) Stop&Start et ou 19" AWD BVM6 | – | 133 kW (181 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2012–2015XC70 D5 (215ch) AWD Geartronic 6 | – | 158 kW (215 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.4–6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 169–179 g/km |
| 2012–2015XC70 D5 (215ch) Stop&Start AWD BVM6 | – | 158 kW (215 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3–5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 139–149 g/km |
| 2012–2015XC70 T6 (304ch) AWD Geartronic 6 | – | 224 kW (305 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 248 g/km |
| 2014"XC70 D4 5cyl (181ch) Stop&Start et ou 19"" AWD BVM6" | – | 133 kW (181 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2012–2013XC70 D4 (163ch) AWD Geartronic 6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.4–6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 169–179 g/km |
| 2012–2013XC70 D4 (163ch) Stop&Start AWD BVM6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3–5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 139–149 g/km |
| 2012–2013XC70 D4 (163ch) Geartronic 6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.9–6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 154–169 g/km |
| 2012–2013XC70 D4 (163ch) Stop&Start BVM6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3–5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 139–144 g/km |
United States 7 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 26–27 MPG (8.7–9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 209–215 g/km |
| 2016 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 254 g/km |
| 2010–2015 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 18–20 MPG (11.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 270–307 g/km |
| 2010–2015 | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 18–21 MPG (11.2–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 261–307 g/km |
| 2011–2014 | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 258–263 g/km |
| 20092MODE CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2008–20092MODE CLKUP | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
Canada 6 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 8.8–9.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 202–213 g/km |
| 2016Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 254 g/km |
| 2013–2015Sport utility vehicle: Small | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.8–12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 271–276 g/km |
| 2013–2015Sport utility vehicle: Small | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.3–11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 260–262 g/km |
| 2009–2012Sport utility vehicle | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 12.0–13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 276–304 g/km |
| 2008–2012Sport utility vehicle | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.1–13.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 255–315 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.