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* The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should always be quoted in all correspondence concerning your vehicle
with the retailer and when ordering parts.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 145 Dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Length - 185.4 in. (471 cm), V70 -186.2 (473 cm)
Width - 71 in. (180 cm), V70 - 73.2 in. (186 cm)
Height - 57.7 in. (147 cm), V70 AWD - 58.7 in. (149 cm), V70 - 61.5 in. (156 cm)
Wheelbase - 108.5 in. (276 cm), V70 - 108.8 in. (276 cm)
Track, front - 61.5 in. (156 cm), V70 - 63.4 in. (161 cm)
Track, rear - 61.4 in. (156 cm), V70 - 60.9 in. (155 cm)
Turning circle (between curbs) - 35.8-39 ft. (10.9-11.9 m)
Cargo capacity - 17.1 cu. ft. (0.48 m
3 )1
- 26.3 cu. ft. (0.74 m
3 )2
- 58.0 cu. ft. (1.64 m
3 )3 USA Canada
Max roof load 220 lbs 100 kg
Max trailer weight (w/o brakes) 1650 lbs 750 kg Max trailer weight*
- (with brakes, 2" ball) 3300 lbs 1500 kg- (with brakes, 1 7/8" ball) 2000 lbs 900 kgMax tongue weight * 165 lbs 75 kg
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WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total loaded weight capacity of
the vehicle must not be exceeded.
1) Rear seat backrest up, load height - upper edge of backrest
2) Rear seat backrest folded down, load height - upper edge of front seat backrests/lower edge of rear window
3) Rear seat backrest folded down, load height - head lining (ceiling)
* When driving for prolonged periods at temperatures above 86° F (30° C), the maximum recommended weight is
2000 lbs (900 kg).
**See also section "Trailer towing"
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 146 Dimensions and weights
Weights USA Canada
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)*
V70 man. 4630 lbs 2100 kg
V70 aut. 4690 lbs 2130 kg
V70 Turbo man. 4690 lbs 2130 kg
V70 Turbo aut. 4730 lbs 2150 kg
V70 AWD 4890 lbs 2220 kg
V70 AWD-R man. 4890 lbs 2220 kg
V70 AWD-R aut. 4890 lbs 2220 kg
V70 4890 lbs 2220 kg
Capacity weight 930 lbs 420 kg
Curb weight
V70 3390-3610 lbs 1540-1645 kg
V70 AWD 3715-3740 lbs 1685-1700 kg
V70 AWD-R 3805-3870 lbs 1740-1760 kg
V70 3765-3795 lbs 1710-1725 kg
Permissible axle weight, front*
V70 man. 2290 lbs 1040 kg
V70 aut. 2330 lbs 1060 kg
V70 Turbo man. 2290 lbs 1040 kg
V70 Turbo aut. 2330 lbs 1060 kg
V70 AWD 2400 lbs 1090 kg
V70 AWD-R man. 2380 lbs 1080 kg
V70 AWD-R aut. 2400 lbs 1090 kg
V70 2490 lbs 1130 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear*
V70, V70 Turbo 2470 lbs 1120 kg
V70 AWD 2580 lbs 1170 kg
V70 AWD-R 2580 lbs 1170 kg
V70 2620 lbs 1190 kg
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* The max permissible axle loads or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded.
pg. 147 Engine specifications
Engine specifications
Designation: Volvo B 5234 T3
Output247 hp at 5200 rpm (184 kW/87 rps)
Max. torque 243 ft. lbs. at 2400-5200 rpm (330 Nm/42-87 rps)
Number of cylinders 5
Bore 3.19" (81 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 2.3 liters
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Number of valves 20
Designation: Volvo B 5254 T2
Output 208 hp at 5000 rpm (154 kW/83 rps)
Max. torque 236 ft. lbs. at 1500-4500 rpm (320 Nm/25-75 rps)
Number of cylinders 5
Bore 3.27" (83 mm)
Stroke 3.67" (93.2 mm)
Displacement 2.5 liters
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Number of valves 20
Designation: Volvo B 5244 T3
Output 197 hp at 6000 rpm (147 kW/100 rps)
Max. torque 210 ft. lbs. at 1800-5000 rpm (285 Nm/30-83 rps)
Number of cylinders 5
Bore 3.27" (83 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 2.4 liters
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Number of valves 20
Designation: Volvo B 5244 S
Output 168 hp at 6000 rpm (125 kW/100 rps)
Max. torque 166 ft. lbs. at 4500 rpm (225 Nm/75 rps)
Number of cylinders 5
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Start inhibitor (immobilizer)76, 87
Starting the engine87, 88
Steel grid69
Steering wheel adjustment35
Steering wheel lock35
Stop and Store bag64
Storage compartments59
Storage in the glove compartment60
Studded tires111
Subwoofer72, 168
Supplemental Restraint System4, 28
Suspension149
Switches in center console31
T
Tachometer27
Tailgate - locking/unlocking79
Tailgate wiper blade - replacing142
Temperature gauge27
Temporary spare tire112
Text window30
Three-way catalytic converters107
Timing belt134
Tire pressure112
Tires110 -113
Tires - changing114, 115
Tool bag72
Towing a trailer102
Towing eyelet100
Towing the car100, 101
Trailer towing102
Trailer weight - maximum145
Transmission - automatic90-95
Trip computer32
Trip odometer27
Turn signals36
U
Uniform tire quality grading113
Unlocking the tailgate79
Upholstery - cleaning130
V
Vanity mirror lights - replacing126
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)144
Vehicle loading112
Ventilation46
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Volvo On Call151
Volumes (oils and fluids)148
W
Warning flashers38
Warning light - center28
Warning lights28, 29
Warranty131
Washer fluid reservoir135
Washer fluid solvent105
Washing the car129, 130
Waxing130
Weight distribution96
Wheels - changing114, 115
Wheels and tires110-115
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)10
Windows - electrically operated40
Windshield washer solvent105
Windshield wiper blades - replacing142
Windshield wipers/washers37
Winter driving105
Winter tires111
Winter/Wet driving mode91, 93, 105
Wiper blades - replacing142
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