Volvo S70 1996 T-5
Volvo S70 1996 2.3 petrol description
Sedan Volvo S70 1996 T-5 has been produced from January, 1997 to May, 1999. It has petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 241 horsepower on 5100 rpm and torque 330 Nm (Newton metres) on 2700 revolutions per minute.
Volvo S70 1996 T-5 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volvo S70 1996 T-5 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 245 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volvo S70 1996 T-5 fuel consumption is 11.2 litres per 100km (8.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 16.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volvo is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Volvo S70 fuel consumption.
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 1996 T-5 technical data
Model: | Volvo S70 T-5 | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 1997. January ... 1999. May | ||
Engine: | 2319 cm3 Petrol | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 241 HP ON 5100 RPM | Torque: | 330 NM ON 2700 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 245 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 (combined) 16.2 (urban) 8.2 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km (22 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.72m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.39m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | ||
Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 1600 kg |
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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 |