Volvo S70 fuel consumption
Of all Volvo S70 modifications produced from 1996 to 2000 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is similar compared to advertised consumption. Starting from 1997 Volvo S70 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was less than industry average, at 2000 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became similar to average. For more details, see the table below.
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Volvo S70 | All carmakers | Volvo S70 | |
| 1997 | +3% | insignificant | +3% | insignificant |
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| 1998 | +3% | insignificant | +4% | insignificant |
| 1999 | +3% | insignificant | +5% | insignificant |
| 2000 | +4% | - | +5% | +3% |
1996 - 2000
Volvo S70 1996 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 22.5 MPG 10.5 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 23.2 MPG 10.2 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | insignificant |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 33.5 MPG 7.0 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | insignificant |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volvo S70 1996 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.5 liters per 100 km or 6% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.3 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volvo S70 1997 2.3 T-5 241 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volvo S70 with 2.5 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volvo S70 1999 2.5 D 140 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volvo S70 1997 2.0 126 HP manual | 23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1997 2.0 126 HP automatic | 23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km |
21.6 MPG 10.9 l/100km+8% |
| Volvo S70 1996 2.0 T 20 V 180 HP manual | 20.8 MPG 11.3 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1996 2.0 T 20 V 180 HP automatic | 20.1 MPG 11.7 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1996 2.0 20V Turbo 226 HP manual | 21.0 MPG 11.2 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1996 2.0 20V Turbo 226 HP automatic | 20.3 MPG 11.6 l/100km |
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| 2.3 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volvo S70 1997 2.3 R 240 HP automatic | 21.0 MPG 11.2 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1999 2.3 T-5 240 HP manual | 24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1999 2.3 T-5 240 HP automatic | 23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1997 2.3 T-5 241 HP manual | 21.0 MPG 11.2 l/100km |
22.0 MPG 10.7 l/100km-4% |
| Volvo S70 1997 2.3 T-5 241 HP automatic | 20.5 MPG 11.5 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1997 2.3 R 250 HP manual | 20.6 MPG 11.4 l/100km |
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| 2.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volvo S70 1999 2.4 140 HP manual | 27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1999 2.4 140 HP automatic | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1997 2.4 2.5 144 HP manual | 23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km |
23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km0% |
| Volvo S70 1997 2.4 2.5 144 HP automatic | 22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1997 2.4 2.5 20V 170 HP manual | 22.4 MPG 10.5 l/100km |
22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km-2% |
| Volvo S70 1997 2.4 2.5 20V 170 HP automatic | 21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1999 2.4 170 HP manual | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1999 2.4 170 HP automatic | 24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1997 2.4 2.5 T 193 HP manual | 21.6 MPG 10.9 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1997 2.4 2.5 T 193 HP automatic | 21.0 MPG 11.2 l/100km |
19.8 MPG 11.9 l/100km+6% |
| Volvo S70 1999 2.4 T 193 HP manual | 24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1999 2.4 T 193 HP automatic | 23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1999 2.4 T AWD 193 HP manual | 23.1 MPG 10.2 l/100km |
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| Volvo S70 1999 2.4 T AWD 193 HP automatic | 20.8 MPG 11.3 l/100km |
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| 2.5 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volvo S70 1997 TDI 2.5 140 HP manual | 35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+5% |
| Volvo S70 1997 TDI 2.5 140 HP automatic | 29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km+6% |
| Volvo S70 1999 2.5 D 140 HP manual | 37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km |
36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km+3% |
| Volvo S70 1999 2.5 D 140 HP automatic | 32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km |
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* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.
User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.