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1998 Volvo V70

SwedenGasolineFWDWagon

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1998
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Body Style
Wagon
Generation
LW
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Electrohydraulic
  • Manual, 4
  • 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
T5
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
240 hp
Power (kW)
176 kW
Torque
330 Nm (243 lb-ft)
Top speed
235 km/h (146 mph)
0–60 mph
6.8 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
7.1 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
4,729 mm (186.2 in)
Width
1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height
1,410 mm (55.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,665 mm (104.9 in)
Curb weight
1,434 kg (3,161 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,100 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,700 - 5,100 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 15W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5.8 litres
2,319 cc
Engine Coolant, Volume
7 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Cold Start Power
420 - 520 A
Alternator Charge Current
80 – 100 - 100 A
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke
90 mm (3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
112,000 km (69,594 mi)
Air Filter
48,000 km (29,826 mi)
Fuel Filter
160,000 km (99,419 mi)
Spark Plug
48,000 km (29,826 mi)
Brake Fluid
48,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
8,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
32,000 km (19,884 mi)

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic Electrohydraulic
  • Manual, 4
  • 5-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.07 – 3.61 :1
2nd Gear
1.77 – 2.06 :1
3rd Gear
1.19 – 1.37 :1
4th Gear

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Strut Bar
Optional
Anti-roll Bar
Yes
Sports Suspension
Optional
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
70 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Optional
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Emission › Emission Control

Performance

Braking
100-0 km/h
45 m
Drag Coefficient
0.32

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,468 mm (57.8 in)
Turning Circle
10.6 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm (5.5 in)

Interior

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Station Wagon
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
On-board Diagnostic, Port Type
OBD-II
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Media Center, Low

Car Classification

Volvo emblem
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
0.87 – 0.98 :1
5th Gear
0.7 :1
Final Drive
2.56 – 4 :1
Reverse
2.99 – 3.95 :1
Diameter
280 mm (11.0 in)
Width
26 mm (1.0 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
295 mm (11.6 in)
Width
9.6 mm (0.4 in)
Cooling
Solid
Semi-dependent
Yes
Strut Bar
Front
Optional
Anti-roll Bar
Front
20 - 21 mm (0.8 - 0.8 in)
Rear
19.5 - 22 mm (0.8 - 0.9 in)
Secondary Air Injection
Optional
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
16.2 – 16.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.2 – 8.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.1 – 11.5 litres / 100 km
Head Room, Front
990 mm (39.0 in)
Head Room, Rear
960 mm (37.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,450 mm (57.1 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,970 - 2,020 kg (4,343 - 4,453 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,600 kg (3,527 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
700 kg (1,543 lb)
Cargo Capacity
415 - 586 kg (915 - 1,292 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg (165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
Sides
Mid-Strip
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volvo
P80

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Optional
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Convex
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Intermittent Control

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Spot Light
Optional
Headlight Wipers
Optional
Headlight Washers

Colour

Door Handles
Same as Car

Rims & Tires

Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Tightening Torque
110 Nm
Rim Material
Aluminium
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Yes
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Air Condition
Optional
Micro Filter
Optional
Pollen Filter
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Controls
  • Buttons
  • Faders
  • Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
750 g
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Phone Preparation
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
RDS
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Equalizer
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
6 - 8 pcs
Tweeters
2 - 4 pcs
Midrange Speakers
4 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Coin Holder
Yes
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
Footwell (Front)
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Sport
Yes
Number of Spokes
4
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Optional
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Second Trunk Compartment
Optional
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Accent
Wood
Pedals
Standard

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Tilt
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Manual
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual
8
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Powered
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
GPS
CD
Optional

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Portable Cooling Box
Optional
Rear
Belt Pretensioner
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Belt Load Limiter
DriverYes
Passenger-
Rear-

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Optional

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Three-channel (Four-sensors)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Number of Remote Keys
1
Number of Standard Keys
2
Total Number of Keys
2
Immobiliser

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerOptional
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver

Child Protection

Integrated Child Seat
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Optional
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
V70
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
1050 – 1070 kg (2,315 – 2,359 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,010 kg (2,227 lb)
Yes
Volume Water Tank
3 - 4.5 litres
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
  • Windscreen, upper part
  • Front
  • Second Row
  • Rear Window
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
One-touch up/down
Driver
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Roof Railing
Optional
Spoiler
Optional
Antenna
Glass-integrated
Windblocker
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Fixed
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Optional
Temporary
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Aluminium
Optional
Steel
Optional
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
750 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,580 litres
Depth
1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Depth, Passenger Seat Collapsed
2,930 mm (115.4 in)
Opening Width
1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Sill Height
Cover
Sliding
Optional
Cover › Sliding
Manual
Optional
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Rubber/Rug
Optional
8
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Powered
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
8
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Tilt
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Manual
Collapsible
Yes
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Yes
Centre Seat
Yes
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Centre Seat
Height Adjustment
Yes
Third/Fourth Seat Row
Third Seat Row
Optional
Electronic
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Optional
Yes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Wagon
Variant
V70 Wagon Generations1 of 7
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
240 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
590 mm (23.2 in)