Volvo S70 1996 2.4 T AWD
Volvo S70 1996 2.4 petrol description
Sedan Volvo S70 1996 2.4 T AWD has been produced from May, 1999 to December, 1999. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 193 horsepower on 5100 rpm and torque 270 Nm (Newton metres) on 1600 revolutions per minute.
This 5-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and MHI TD04HL turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 410 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
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This Volvo S70 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.
Volvo S70 1996 2.4 T AWD has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volvo S70 1996 2.4 T AWD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volvo S70 1996 2.4 T AWD fuel consumption is 10.2 litres per 100km (9.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
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 1999 2.4 T MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds faster (in 7.8 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 9.6 litres per 100 km
- Volvo S70 1999 2.4 T AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 10.1 litres per 100 km
- Volvo S70 1999 2.4 T AWD AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.4 seconds later (in 8.7 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 11.3 litres per 100 km

Volvo S70 1996 2.4 T AWD technical data
Model: | Volvo S70 2.4 T AWD | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 1999. May ... 1999. December | ||
Engine: | 2435 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 243 g/km |
Power: | 193 HP ON 5100 RPM | Torque: | 270 NM ON 1600 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Top speed: | 220 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 (combined) 13.9 (urban) 8.0 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres (17.4 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.72m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.39m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | ||
Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 1600 kg |
Volvo S70 1996 2.4 T AWD engine B5244T
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 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 | 2435 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 5 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 83 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 90 mm |
Compression ratio | 9 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
Fuel system | Injection |
Volvo S70 1996 2.4 T AWD oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) More service info |
Power | 193 HP ON 5100 RPM |
Torque | 270 NM ON 1600 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1999 |
Duration of production | 3 years |
Engine also used on | Volvo V70 Volvo C70 |
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All Volvo S70 sedan [1996 - 2000] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Volvo S70 1997 2.0 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.0 Petrol | 126 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1997 2.0 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.0 Petrol | 126 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1996 2.0 T 20 V | 2.0 Petrol | 180 HP | 11.3 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1996 2.0 T 20 V | 2.0 Petrol | 180 HP | 11.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1996 2.0 20V Turbo | 2.0 Petrol | 226 HP | 11.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1996 2.0 20V Turbo | 2.0 Petrol | 226 HP | 11.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1999 2.3 T-5 Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 | 2.3 Petrol | 240 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1997 2.3 R Apr 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.3 Petrol | 240 HP | 11.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1999 2.3 T-5 Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 | 2.3 Petrol | 240 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1997 2.3 T-5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.3 Petrol | 241 HP | 11.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1997 2.3 T-5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.3 Petrol | 241 HP | 11.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1997 2.3 R
Apr 1997 — Mai 1999 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds |
2.3 Petrol | 250 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1999 2.4
Dec 1999 — Jun 2000 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.4 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1999 2.4 Dec 1999 — Jun 2000 | 2.4 Petrol | 140 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1997 2.4 2.5
Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
2.4 Petrol | 144 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1997 2.4 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.4 Petrol | 144 HP | 10.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1997 2.4 2.5 20V Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.4 Petrol | 170 HP | 10.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1999 2.4 Dec 1999 — Jun 2000 | 2.4 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1997 2.4 2.5 20V Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.4 Petrol | 170 HP | 10.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1999 2.4 Dec 1999 — Jun 2000 | 2.4 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1997 2.4 2.5 T Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.4 Petrol | 193 HP | 10.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1999 2.4 T Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 | 2.4 Petrol | 193 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1997 2.4 2.5 T Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.4 Petrol | 193 HP | 11.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1999 2.4 T Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 | 2.4 Petrol | 193 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1999 2.4 T AWD Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 | 2.4 Petrol | 193 HP | 10.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Volvo S70 1999 2.4 T AWD Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 | 2.4 Petrol | 193 HP | 11.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) | All wheel |
Volvo S70 1997 TDI 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.5 Diesel | 140 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1999 2.5 D
Dec 1999 — Jun 2000 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.5 Diesel | 140 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1997 TDI 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.5 Diesel | 140 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volvo S70 1999 2.5 D Dec 1999 — Jun 2000 | 2.5 Diesel | 140 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |