Volvo C70 Convertible (1997-2005)
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Volvo C70 Convertible is a mid-size convertible in production from 1997 to 2005. It was available with a range of inline-5 engines that displaced 2.0 to 2.4 liters.
Interestingly, the Mk1 C70 used an all-I5 engine lineup with various displacements and boost levels. This allowed Volvo to design the chassis and exhaust to improve the refinement of the vehicle with the same engine configuration.
Unfortunately, the C70 is quite ugly with its soft top. Its FWD layout with long front overhang is not very appealing, either. Utility-minded owners will have to keep in mind that the 262L (9cu-ft) cargo space may not be sufficient.
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Neofiliac score 28% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Characterful I5 engines
- No diesel nonsense
- Reliable drivetrain
Cons
- Ugly with the top up and down
- Low cargo capacity
- Poor suspension setup
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Specifications
| 2.0T 180 | 2.0T 225 | 2.0T 225 AT | 2.0T 163 | T5 239 | T5 245 | 2.4T 200 | 2.5 | 2.5 AT | 2.5T | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 260 L / 9.2 cu-ft | 260 L / 9.2 cu-ft | 260 L / 9.2 cu-ft | 262 L / 9.3 cu-ft | 260 L / 9.2 cu-ft | 262 L / 9.3 cu-ft | 262 L / 9.3 cu-ft | 260 L / 9.2 cu-ft | 260 L / 9.2 cu-ft | 260 L / 9.2 cu-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.2 L / 7.6 qt | 7.2 L / 7.6 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.8 L / 6.1 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 70.0 L / 18.5 gal | 70.0 L / 18.5 gal | 70.0 L / 18.5 gal | 68.0 L / 18.0 gal | 70.0 L / 18.5 gal | 68.0 L / 18.0 gal | 68.0 L / 18.0 gal | 70.0 L / 18.5 gal | 70.0 L / 18.5 gal | 70.0 L / 18.5 gal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 400 kg / 882 lbs | 400 kg / 882 lbs | 400 kg / 882 lbs | 420 kg / 926 lbs | 450 kg / 992 lbs | 440 kg / 970 lbs | 450 kg / 992 lbs | 410 kg / 904 lbs | 410 kg / 904 lbs | 400 kg / 882 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Semi-independent, Torsion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 225/50 R17 | 225/50 R17 | 225/50 R17 | 225/50 R16 | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | 225/50 R16 | 225/50 R17 | 225/50 R17 | 225/50 R17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 2-door Convertible | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1429 mm / 56.3 in | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1429 mm / 56.3 in | 1429 mm / 56.3 in | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4720 mm / 185.8 in | 4720 mm / 185.8 in | 4720 mm / 185.8 in | 4716 mm / 185.7 in | 4720 mm / 185.8 in | 4716 mm / 185.7 in | 4716 mm / 185.7 in | 4720 mm / 185.8 in | 4720 mm / 185.8 in | 4720 mm / 185.8 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1820 mm / 71.7 in | 1820 mm / 71.7 in | 1820 mm / 71.7 in | 1817 mm / 71.5 in | 1820 mm / 71.7 in | 1817 mm / 71.5 in | 1817 mm / 71.5 in | 1820 mm / 71.7 in | 1820 mm / 71.7 in | 1820 mm / 71.7 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1520.0 mm / 59.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1520.0 mm / 59.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1570.0 kg / 3461.3 lbs | 1570.0 kg / 3461.3 lbs | 1570.0 kg / 3461.3 lbs | 1580.0 kg / 3483.3 lbs | 1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs | 1580.0 kg / 3483.3 lbs | 1570.0 kg / 3461.3 lbs | 1560.0 kg / 3439.2 lbs | 1560.0 kg / 3439.2 lbs | 1570.0 kg / 3461.3 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 17 in | 17 in | 17 in | 16 in | 17 in | 17 in | 16 in | 17 in | 17 in | 17 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2660 mm / 104.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 9.3 sec | 7.9 sec | 8.2 sec | 9.9 sec | 7.2 sec | 7.5 sec | 8.5 sec | 8.9 sec | 9.6 sec | 7.8 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 8.8 sec | 7.5 sec | 7.8 sec | 9.4 sec | 6.8 sec | 7.1 sec | 8.1 sec | 8.5 sec | 9.1 sec | 7.4 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 16.3 L/100km / 14.4 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway) | 16.4 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (highway) | 16.4 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (highway) | 13.5 L/100km / 17.4 MPG (urban) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (highway) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined) | 17.1 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway) | 13.6 L/100km / 17.3 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway) | 13.6 L/100km / 17.3 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway) | 13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (highway) | 13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (highway) | 15.3 L/100km / 15.4 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph | 235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph | 225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph | 200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph | 240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph | 240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph | 220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph | 215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph | 210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph | 230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | B5204T2 | B5204T3 | B5204T3 | B5204T4 | B5234T3 | B5234T9 | B5244T7 | B5244S | B5244S | B5254T | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.4:1 | 8.4:1 | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc | 2.3 L / 141.5 cu-in / 2319.0 cc | 2.3 L / 141.5 cu-in / 2319.0 cc | 2.4 L / 148.6 cu-in / 2435.0 cc | 2.4 L / 148.6 cu-in / 2435.0 cc | 2.4 L / 148.6 cu-in / 2435.0 cc | 2.4 L / 148.6 cu-in / 2435.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 5700 rpm | 225.0 hp / 167.8 kW @ 5700 rpm | 225.0 hp / 167.8 kW @ 5700 rpm | 163.0 hp / 121.5 kW @ 5100 rpm | 239.0 hp / 178.2 kW @ 5100 rpm | 245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 5400 rpm | 200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 6000 rpm | 170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 6100 rpm | 170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 6100 rpm | 193.0 hp / 143.9 kW @ 5100 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 90.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 113.4 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in | 113.4 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in | 82.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 103.1 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | 105.6 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | 82.1 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 69.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 69.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 79.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 77.0 mm / 3.0 in | 77.0 mm / 3.0 in | 77.0 mm / 3.0 in | 77.0 mm / 3.0 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 220 Nm / 162.3 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm | 310 Nm / 228.6 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm | 310 Nm / 228.6 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm | 230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 330 Nm / 243.4 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm | 330 Nm / 243.4 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm | 285 Nm / 210.2 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 220 Nm / 162.3 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 220 Nm / 162.3 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-5 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 1997 ~ 2005 | 1997 ~ 2005 | 1997 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 1997 ~ 2005 | 2003 ~ 2005 | 2002 ~ 2005 | 1997 ~ 2005 | 1997 ~ 2005 | 1997 ~ 2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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