Volvo XC70 2007 3.2

Volvo XC70 2007 3.2 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volvo XC70 2007 3.2 has been produced from August, 2007 to January, 2011. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.2 litres, which produces power of 238 horsepower on 6200 rpm and torque 320 Nm (Newton metres) on 3200 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Volvo XC70 3.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.7 litres.

Volvo XC70 2007 3.2 has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears. The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split.
Volvo XC70 2007 3.2 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 215 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volvo XC70 2007 3.2 fuel consumption is 11.4 litres per 100km (8.8 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Volvo real everyday fuel consumption is 12.3 litres per 100 km, which is 8% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volvo XC70 fuel consumption.

Volvo XC70 3.2 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Volvo XC70 2007

Volvo XC70 2007 3.2 technical data

Model: Volvo XC70 3.2
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2007. August ... 2011. January 
Engine: 3192 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 272 g/km
Power: 238 HP ON 6200 RPM Torque: 320 NM ON 3200 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 215 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.4 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 12.3 l/100km (19.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.84m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.60m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 575 litres

Volvo XC70 2007 3.2 engine B6324S

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 3192 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 96 mm
Compression ratio 10.8 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Fuel system Injection
Volvo XC70 2007 3.2 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 7.7 litres (8.1 quarts) More service info
Power 238 HP ON 6200 RPM
Torque 320 NM ON 3200 RPM
Start of production (year) 2006
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Volvo V70 Volvo S80 Volvo XC90

All Volvo XC70 estate car [2007 - 2011] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volvo XC70 2007 2.4 D5 4x4 Aug 2007 — Jan 2011

Most fuel efficient diesel version
Only version with manual transmission

2.4 Diesel 185 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volvo XC70 2007 2.4 D5 4x4 Aug 2007 — Jan 2011 2.4 Diesel 185 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Volvo XC70 2009 2.4 D5 Jan 2009 — Dec 2011

Most powerfull diesel version (205 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.4 Diesel 205 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volvo XC70 2008 3.0 T6 4x4 Jan 2008 — Dec 2010

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7 seconds

3.0 Petrol 285 HP 11.5 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Volvo XC70 2007 3.2 4x4 Aug 2007 — Jan 2011

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.2 Petrol 238 HP 11.4 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Volvo XC70 2007 reviews
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