2010 Volvo V70
MSRP
$42,495
drivetrain
Front wheel drive
epa classification
Midsize
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
12.7
energuide estimate - hwy
7.8
engine type
Gas I6
displacement
3.2L/-TBD-
sae net horsepower @ rpm
235 @ 6200
sae net torque @ rpm
236 @ 3200
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
68
wheelbase
108.5
length, overall
185.5
width, max w/o mirrors
71.0
height, overall
57.7
Passenger Volume
96.7
Base Curb Weight
3532
Cruising Range - City
1258.74
Cruising Range - Hwy
2049.49
Fuel System
DOHC
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again
Geartronic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.15
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.37
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.57
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.16
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.86
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.32
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
0.91
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
0.75
Front Tire Size
P225/55R16
Rear Tire Size
P225/55R16
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
39.04
Front Head Room
39.3
Front Leg Room
42.6
Front Shoulder Room
56.2
Front Hip Room
49.3
Second Head Room
38.8
Second Leg Room
35.2
Second Shoulder Room
55.9
Second Hip Room
54.8
Track Width, Front
61.1
Track Width, Rear
60.9
Min Ground Clearance
5.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
72.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
42.4
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
44.5
Cargo Box (Area) Height
31.8
Liftover Height
21.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
71.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
37.5
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While traditionally the V70 wagon was based on the mid-sized S60, this latest version moves up a step, and shares its platform with the full-blown S80 sedan. The V70 is big, holding over 2,100 L of stuff, and is powered by 235-hp 3.2-litre six-cylinder engine with a standard six-speed automatic transmission and ether front- or all-wheel drive. The Four-C active chassis helps keep the big Volvo’s body in check, while the reams of other safety systems protect the five occupants against the unknown.

 

Pros

Big, safe, solid

Cons

Expensive