Volvo XC70 Engine Specifications
The 2016 Volvo XC70 is offered with 2.0L–3.2L engines in 5 and 4 and 6-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.
Latest model year (2016):
The Volvo XC70 is available with 5 2.5L and Automatic (S6) (All-Wheel Drive).
Volvo XC70 Engine Specs — All Years
| Year | Trim | Cylinders | Displ. | Transmission | Drive | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | 5 | 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016Config 2 of 2 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2015Config 1 of 3 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015Config 2 of 3 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.2 L | 6 | 3.2L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015Config 3 of 3 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Volvo XC70 data analysis
How Volvo XC70 engine displacement varies
Across 5 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2016 Volvo XC70, engine displacement runs from 2 litres to 3.2 litres. The strongest figure belongs to the 2016 Volvo XC70 (SIDI) at 2 litres, and the weakest to the 2015 car (Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.2 L) at 3.2 litres — a spread of 38%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Volvo XC70 would be misleading.
What changed for 2016
Average engine displacement for the 2016 Volvo XC70 is 2.3 litres, against 2.7 litres for the 2015 car — it fell by 0.5 litres. That is a real improvement, and it is the kind of change worth paying the newer-year premium for if this figure drives your decision.
How to read this Volvo XC70 data
This page lists every 2015 through 2016 Volvo XC70 record we hold for this measurement — 5 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Volvo XC70 figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Volvo XC70 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About XC70 Engine Specs
What engine does the Volvo XC70 have?
The Volvo XC70 is available with 5 cylinder engines ranging up to 2.5L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.
Is the Volvo XC70 available with all-wheel drive?
Yes, the Volvo XC70 is available with all-wheel drive. Check the "Drive" column in the table above for specific trims.
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