Volvo S70 1996

This generation of Volvo S70 has been produced from January, 1996 to December, 2000. We can provide information about 30 modifications of this generation. 1996 Volvo S70 is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (2 versions) and front wheel drive (28 versions).

This Volvo is available with ten petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.4 litres and power of from 126 to 250 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.5 litres and power of 140 HP.
The car is available with both manual (15 versions), as well as automatic (15 versions) gearbox.

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Volvo S70 1996 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.6 to 11.7 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 6.3 to 7.9 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volvo S70 1996 petrol engine version is Volvo S70 2.4, consuming 8.6 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volvo S70 1996 diesel - Volvo S70 2.5 D for 100 kilometers consumes 6.3 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Volvo S70 real-world fuel consumption is on average the same as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Volvo S70 modification.

Volvo S70 1996 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 206 to 270 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 168 to 194 grams per kilometer. From Volvo S70 with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Volvo S70 2.4 which produces an average of 206 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Volvo S70 diesels least CO2 distributes Volvo S70 2.5 D - 168 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.7 seconds has Volvo S70 R version, conversely the tardiest one is Volvo S70 2.0 reaching this speed only in 12.1 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 2.3 petrol 5-cylinder 250 hp version (Volvo S70 R).

Lenght of Volvo S70 is 472 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Volvo S70 is about 2 cm longer than Volkswagen Passat sedan, but 2 cm shorter than Ford Scorpio sedan. Volvo S70 gross weight is from 1600 to 1960 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Volvo S70 trunk space is 470 litres.

This Volvo is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 1200 €. According to user reviews, average Volvo S70 repair costs are 210 € per year. Users calculated Volvo S70 1996 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2300 € cost per year and 0.23 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 60%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 25% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volvo S70 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Volvo S70 prices and costs.

In user reviews Volvo S70 received average grade 8.0 (from 10) - better than average rate for same years cars (7.6). 75% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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Volvo S70 safety

During safety testing Volvo S70 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volvo S70 is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volvo S70 got two stars.

Volvo S70 prices

Volvo S70 1996 - 2000 sedan price in Latvia is from 400 € to 1800 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volvo S70 price is above average - Volvo S70 is approximately for 10 percents cheaper then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1996 - 2000 prices). The reason of Volvo S70 low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.