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Volvo C70 fuel consumption

Of all Volvo C70 modifications produced from 1997 to 2013 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is similar compared to advertised consumption. Starting from 1999 Volvo C70 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2001 it was slightly above industry average, at 2006 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersVolvo C70All carmakersVolvo C70
1999+3%+10% +5%-
Show all years
2000+4%+10% +5%-
2001+5%+10% +6%-
2002+6%+10% +7%-
2003+6%+10% +8%-
2004+7%+10% +9%-
2006+9%insignificant+11%insignificant
2007+11%insignificant+12%insignificant
2008+12%insignificant+13%insignificant
2009+14%+4% +14%+4%
2010+16%+6% +16%+8%
2011+19%+6% +19%+8%
2012+21%+6% +23%+8%
2013+23%+6% +27%+8%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volvo C70.

2009 - 2013

Volvo C70 2009 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines25.5 MPG
9.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines24.1 MPG
9.8 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+6%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines36.7 MPG
6.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines35.4 MPG
6.7 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+4%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volvo C70 2009 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.6 liters per 100 km or 8% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volvo C70 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.2 litres per 100 km or 4% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volvo C70 2011 2.0 D4 177 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volvo C70 with 2.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volvo C70 2009 2.4i 170 HP), but despite this 65% of other similar cars have better fuel economy figures.

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volvo C70 2009 2.0 D3 136 HP manual 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km+8%
Volvo C70 2009 2.0 D3 136 HP automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
Volvo C70 2011 2.0 D4 177 HP manual 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km+7%
Volvo C70 2011 2.0 D4 177 HP automatic 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+8%
2.4 liter petrol engine
Volvo C70 2009 2.4 140 HP manual 26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km
24.0 MPG
9.8 l/100km+10%
Volvo C70 2009 2.4 140 HP automatic 24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km
23.1 MPG
10.2 l/100km+6%
Volvo C70 2009 2.4i 170 HP manual 26.1 MPG
9.0 l/100km
24.2 MPG
9.7 l/100km+8%
Volvo C70 2009 2.4i 170 HP automatic 24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km
25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km-2%
2.4 liter diesel engine
Volvo C70 2009 2.4 D5 180 HP manual 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
Volvo C70 2009 2.4 D5 180 HP automatic 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+4%
2.5 liter petrol engine
Volvo C70 2009 2.5 T5 220 HP manual 26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km
Volvo C70 2009 2.5 T5 220 HP automatic 25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km
2006 - 2009

Volvo C70 2006 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines25.4 MPG
9.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines35.0 MPG
6.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines35.5 MPG
6.6 l/100km

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volvo C70 2006 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.5 liters per 100 km or 6% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volvo C70 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.5 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volvo C70 2006 2.5 T5 220 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volvo C70 with 2.4 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volvo C70 2006 2.4 D5 180 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volvo C70 2007 2.0 D 136 HP automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
Volvo C70 2007 2.0D 136 HP manual 38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km+5%
2.4 liter petrol engine
Volvo C70 2006 2.4 140 HP manual 26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km
25.6 MPG
9.2 l/100km+3%
Volvo C70 2006 2.4 140 HP automatic 24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km
Volvo C70 2006 2.4i 170 HP manual 26.1 MPG
9.0 l/100km
25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km+3%
Volvo C70 2006 2.4i 170 HP automatic 24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km
23.5 MPG
10.0 l/100km+4%
2.4 liter diesel engine
Volvo C70 2006 2.4 D 163 HP automatic 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
Volvo C70 2006 2.4 D5 180 HP manual 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+5%
Volvo C70 2006 2.4 D5 180 HP automatic 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km-1%
2.5 liter petrol engine
Volvo C70 2006 2.5 T5 220 HP manual 25.8 MPG
9.1 l/100km
26.1 MPG
9.0 l/100km-1%
Volvo C70 2006 2.5 T5 220 HP automatic 24.0 MPG
9.8 l/100km
24.0 MPG
9.8 l/100km0%
Volvo C70 2006 2.5 T5 20V 230 HP manual 25.8 MPG
9.1 l/100km
Volvo C70 2006 2.5 T5 20V 230 HP automatic 25.8 MPG
9.1 l/100km
25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km+3%
1997 - 2005

Volvo C70 1997 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines22.6 MPG
10.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines24.3 MPG
9.7 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *insignificant

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volvo C70 1997 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.7 liters per 100 km or 8% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volvo C70 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2% less fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volvo C70 1997 2.4 2.5 20V 170 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volvo C70 with 2.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volvo C70 1999 2.4 T 193 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volvo C70 1999 2.0 T 163 HP manual 24.2 MPG
9.7 l/100km
24.2 MPG
9.7 l/100km0%
Volvo C70 1999 2.0 T 163 HP automatic 22.2 MPG
10.6 l/100km
22.4 MPG
10.5 l/100km-1%
Volvo C70 1997 2.0 20V 180 HP manual 20.8 MPG
11.3 l/100km
Volvo C70 1997 2.0 20V Turbo 225 HP manual 20.8 MPG
11.3 l/100km
Volvo C70 1997 2.0 20V Turbo 225 HP automatic 20.8 MPG
11.3 l/100km
2.3 liter petrol engine
Volvo C70 1999 2.3 T5 240 HP manual 23.8 MPG
9.9 l/100km
21.6 MPG
10.9 l/100km+10%
Volvo C70 1999 2.3 T5 240 HP automatic 21.0 MPG
11.2 l/100km
21.2 MPG
11.1 l/100km-1%
2.4 liter petrol engine
Volvo C70 1997 2.4 2.5 20V 170 HP manual 24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km
25.8 MPG
9.1 l/100km-4%
Volvo C70 1997 2.4 2.5 20V 170 HP automatic 24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km
Volvo C70 1999 2.4 T 193 HP manual 24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km
24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km0%
Volvo C70 1999 2.4 T 193 HP automatic 21.4 MPG
11.0 l/100km
21.8 MPG
10.8 l/100km-2%
Volvo C70 2002 2.4 i 20V 200 HP manual 23.8 MPG
9.9 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.