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Volvo C70 Mk2

Headline trim: T5 (2.5 5-cyl turbo) — 222 bhp, 0-62 in 7.2s.

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Verdict
C
BHP
222 bhp
0–60
7.2 s
Top speed
149 mph
MPG
24 mpg (US)
Used
$2,500-$11,000

Strengths

  • 3-piece retractable hardtop
  • Coupe-and-cabrio in one
  • Cabin step on Mk1

Weaknesses

  • Roof mechanism complex
  • Heavy at 1,700 kg
  • No Mk1 coupe replacement

Notable tech

  • Ford EUCD/P1 platform (S40/V50)
  • Retractable 3-piece hardtop
  • 5-cyl Whiteblock 2.4/2.5 petrol
  • D5 2.4 5-cyl diesel
  • 5MT / 6MT / Powershift 6DCT

Common issues

  • Hardtop mechanism
  • Powershift DCT
  • Cabin trim wear
  • PCV

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
2.4i (5-cyl)
BHP170
Torque230 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
T5 (2.5 5-cyl turbo)
BHP222
Torque320 Nm
0–607.2 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)24 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / Powershift
D5 (2.4 5-cyl diesel)
BHP178
Torque400 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)38 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT