Volvo V70 1996 R
Volvo V70 1996 2.3 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Volvo V70 1996 R has been produced from April, 1997 to January, 1999. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 250 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 2400 revolutions per minute.
Volvo V70 1996 R has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volvo V70 1996 R accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volvo V70 1996 R fuel consumption is 11.4 litres per 100km (8.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 16.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 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 V70 fuel consumption.

Volvo V70 1996 R technical data
Model: | Volvo V70 R | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 1997. April ... 1999. January | ||
Engine: | 2319 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 250 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 350 NM ON 2400 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 (combined) 16.6 (urban) 8.3 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 12.1 l/100km (19.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.72m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.41m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1580 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 2160 kg |
All Volvo V70 estate car [1996 - 2000] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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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 |