Review and specifications
2011 Volvo C70
The C70 coupe has nicely weighted steering and good brakes. Its 2.4-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine is very responsive in everyday driving and was available with either an automatic or a manual transmission. Handling is capable and braking is good, but the ride is stiff. A convertible was also available, which was the only body style offered in 2004 -- the last year of production for this generation. A new, more sleekly styled C70 convertible with seating for four debuted for 2006 with a power-operated retractable hardtop and a turbocharged five-cylinder engine. Manual and automatic transmissions were again available. Handling is sound, but the ride is a little stiff. The interior is well finished. The C70 features the standard assortment of Volvo safety features. The car was discontinued in 2013.
- Market value
- $6,225
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 4
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- convertible
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 5-speed
- Category
- Sports cars 4/5-seat
- Generation began
- 2006
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $6,225
- Retail value range
- $6,225 - $6,225
- Original MSRP range
- $39,950 - $39,950
- Trade-in range
- $2,935 - $2,935
Ratings
- Road test score
- 68/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 18 MPG
- EPA highway
- 26 MPG
- EPA combined
- 21 MPG
- Tested city
- 13 MPG
- Tested highway
- 33 MPG
- Tested overall
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,890
- Cruising range
- 330 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.3 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 180 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 55 in
- Wheelbase
- 104 in
- Weight
- 3,820 lb
- Maximum load
- 640 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 4 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 0 in
- Rear leg room
- 24 in
- Luggage
- 3+0+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Volvo
Other brands have caught up, but Volvo maintains its deserved reputation for safety innovation and quality fit and finish. Volvos also stand out for its attractive exterior styling and for having some of the nicest interiors in the industry, with especially comfortable seats. The brand’s XC line of SUVs range from compact and two-row to midsized and three-row. Volvo also sells sedans and station wagons, along with several EVs, ranging from small to large. Most of Volvo’s new cars scored average or below-average in our reliability rankings, and the infotainment systems on many models are less intuitive than what you’ll find in competitors’ cars. Our testers have also found that Volvos aren’t great at absorbing bumps, and have average fuel economy. Among used Volvos, some models have proven to be reliable enough to earn our recommendation.
Vehicle ID: 5515 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025
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