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Volvo V70 vs. Volvo XC70

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$33,550
4dr Wgn 4dr Wgn w/Moonroof 4dr Wgn 4dr Wgn w/Moonroof 4dr Wgn R-Design w/Moonroof 4dr Wgn R-Design w/Moonroof
$37,100
FWD 4dr Wgn T5 Drive-E AWD 4dr Wgn T5 FWD 4dr Wgn T5 Drive-E Premier AWD 4dr Wgn T5 Premier FWD 4dr Wgn T5 Drive-E Platinum AWD 4dr Wgn T5 Platinum
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2010 Volvo V702016 Volvo XC70
Starting MSRP
$33,550
$37,100
Engine Type
Gas I6
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
MPG
18 City / 27 Hwy
23 City / 31 Hwy
Horsepower
235 hp
240 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2010 Volvo V702016 Volvo XC70
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
236 @ 3200
258 @ 1500
Displacement
3.2L/195
2.0 L/120
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
235 @ 6200
240 @ 5600
Engine Type
Gas I6
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
18 City / 27 Hwy
23 City / 31 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2010 Volvo V702016 Volvo XC70
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Tire Size
P225/55R16
P235/50VR18
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Front Tire Size
P225/55R16
P235/50VR18
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2010 Volvo V702016 Volvo XC70
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2010 Volvo V702016 Volvo XC70
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
38 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2010 Volvo V702016 Volvo XC70
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
8 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
72 ft³
72 ft³
Front Head Room
39 in
39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Passenger Volume
98 ft³
98 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Front
63 in
64 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
74 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
55 in
Second Hip Room
55 in
55 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
45 in
Height, Overall
61 in
63 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Wheelbase
111 in
111 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
74 in
Length, Overall
190 in
191 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
32 in
Second Head Room
39 in
39 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
35 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
57 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
43 in
Liftover Height
N/A
27 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
37 ft³
33 ft³
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
57 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2010 Volvo V702016 Volvo XC70
Base Curb Weight
3,527 lbs
3,794 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,300 lbs
3,307 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
330 lbs
331 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
495 lbs
331 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
19 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,300 lbs
3,307 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2010 Volvo V702016 Volvo XC70
Automatic Emergency Braking
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2010 Volvo V702016 Volvo XC70
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2010 Volvo V702016 Volvo XC70
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
800
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
210

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2010 Volvo V702016 Volvo XC70
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x -TBD- in
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.4 x -TBD- in
12 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake Type
Pwr
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2010 Volvo V70 or the 2016 Volvo XC70?

The 2010 Volvo V70 is more reliable than the 2016 Volvo XC70 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2010 V70 versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2016 XC70.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2010 Volvo V70 or the 2016 Volvo XC70?

The 2016 Volvo XC70 is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Volvo V70 with 26 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2010 Volvo V70 or the 2016 Volvo XC70?

The 2010 Volvo V70 is cheaper than the 2016 Volvo XC70 with a $33,550 starting MSRP versus a $37,100 starting MSRP.

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