Volvo C70 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Volvo C70 | All carmakers | Volvo C70 | |
| 1999 | +3% | +10% | +5% | - |
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| 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.
Volvo C70 2009 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 25.5 MPG 9.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 24.1 MPG 9.8 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +6% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 36.7 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 35.4 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.
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Volvo C70 2009 2.5 T5 220 HP automatic | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
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Volvo C70 2006 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 25.4 MPG 9.3 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 25.3 MPG 9.3 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | insignificant |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 35.0 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 35.5 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).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volvo C70 2007 2.0 D 136 HP automatic | 37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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% |
Volvo C70 1997 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 22.6 MPG 10.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 24.3 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).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real 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 |
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| Volvo C70 1997 2.0 20V Turbo 225 HP manual | 20.8 MPG 11.3 l/100km |
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| Volvo C70 1997 2.0 20V Turbo 225 HP automatic | 20.8 MPG 11.3 l/100km |
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| 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 |
26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km-5% |
| Volvo C70 1997 2.4 2.5 20V 170 HP automatic | 24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km |
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| 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 |
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* - 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.