Volvo V70 1996 2.4 T AWD

Volvo V70 1996 2.4 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volvo V70 1996 2.4 T AWD has been produced from January, 1997 to June, 2000. 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 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 250 000 and 420 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Volvo V70 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Volvo V70 1996 2.4 T AWD has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volvo V70 1996 2.4 T AWD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volvo V70 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.
According to user reviews, this Volvo real everyday fuel consumption is 11 litres per 100 km, which is 8% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volvo V70 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Volvo V70 versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 T MT), and with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 T AT) available:
  • Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 T MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds faster (in 8 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 10.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 11.0 litres per 100 km
  • Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 T AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 11.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 11.2 litres per 100 km
Volvo V70 2.4 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Volvo V70 1996

Volvo V70 1996 2.4 T AWD technical data

Model: Volvo V70 2.4 T AWD
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1997. January ... 2000. June 
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: 8.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.2 (combined) 13.9 (urban) 8.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11 l/100km (21.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres (17.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.72m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters
Trunk capacity: 420 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1580 litres (with rear seats folded down)

Volvo V70 1996 2.4 T AWD engine B5254T

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 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
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 V70 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) 1995
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Volvo 850 Volvo S70

All Volvo V70 estate car [1996 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volvo V70 1997 2.0 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.0 Petrol 126 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.0 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.0 Petrol 126 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V 2.0 Petrol 180 HP 11.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V 2.0 Petrol 180 HP 11.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V Turbo 2.0 Petrol 225 HP 11.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V Turbo 2.0 Petrol 225 HP 11.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.3 T-5 Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 2.3 Petrol 240 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.3 R Apr 1997 — Jan 1999 2.3 Petrol 240 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.3 T-5 Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 2.3 Petrol 240 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1998 2.3 R AWD Jan 1998 — Mai 1999 2.3 Petrol 240 HP 12.2 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.3 T-5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.3 Petrol 241 HP 11.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.3 T-5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.3 Petrol 241 HP 11.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.3 R Apr 1997 — Jan 1999

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds

2.3 Petrol 250 HP 11.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1998 2.3 R AWD Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 2.3 Petrol 250 HP 11.5 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.4 Mai 1999 — Jun 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.4 Petrol 140 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.4 Mai 1999 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 144 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 144 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 20V Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 10.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.4 Dec 1999 — Jun 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.4 Petrol 170 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 20V Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 10.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.4 Dec 1999 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 T Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 10.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 T Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 T AWD Jan 1997 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 10.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volvo V70 1998 2.4 T XC 4x4 Jan 1998 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 10.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 T AWD Jan 1997 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 11.3 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Volvo V70 1998 2.4 T XC 4x4 Jan 1998 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 11.3 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.4 R AWD Mai 1999 — Dec 1999

Most powerfull petrol version (265 HP)

2.4 Petrol 265 HP 11.7 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Volvo V70 1997 TDI 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.5 Diesel 140 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.5 D Mai 1999 — Jun 2000

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 140 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 TDI 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.5 Diesel 140 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.5 D Mai 1999 — Jun 2000 2.5 Diesel 140 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1996 reviews
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