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Volvo C70

8 model years from 2006 to 2013, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2006–2013
Class
Subcompact Cars
Latest engines
2.5L 5-cyl turbo
Best MPG
21–23 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
2 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2012 (22)

The 2013 C70 in brief

The 2013 Volvo C70 is a subcompact car offered with a 2.5L 5-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 180 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,858 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway), 0% better than the 2013 subcompact car average of 22 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the structure.

The Volvo C70 has 8 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2013.

Its most efficient year was 2011 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 23 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the structure › body (34), unknown or other (26), electrical system (12).

2010 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 79 owner complaints.

How the 2006 C70 compares

The 2006 Volvo C70 is a subcompact car offered with a 2.5L 5-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 180 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,772 lb.

2013 C70 pros & cons

Full 2013 details →

What's good

  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

C70 changes by model year

  1. 2012
    • Best combined MPG down from 23 to 21
  2. 2010
    • Best combined MPG up from 21 to 23

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 8 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20132.5L 5-cyl turbo22 MPG180.3 in3,858 lbNot rated011
20122.5L 5-cyl turbo21 MPG180.3 in3,827 lbNot rated122
20112.5L 5-cyl turbo23 MPG180.3 in3,827 lbNot rated113
20102.5L 5-cyl turbo23 MPG180.3 in3,827 lbNot rated23
20092.5L 5-cyl turbo21 MPG180.3 in3,772 lbNot rated26
20082.5L 5-cyl turbo21 MPG180.3 in3,772 lbNot rated214
20072.5L 5-cyl turbo21 MPG180.3 in3,772 lbNot rated28
20062.5L 5-cyl turbo21 MPG180.3 in3,772 lbNot rated22
Best combined MPG by model year — Volvo C70
2006: 21 MPG2007: 21 MPG2008: 21 MPG2009: 21 MPG2010: 23 MPG2011: 23 MPG2012: 21 MPG2013: 22 MPG20062007200820092010201120122013max 23 MPG

Alternatives to the 2013 C70

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2013 BMW 3 Series28 MPGNot rated0
2013 Lexus IS24 MPGNot rated4
2013 Audi A426 MPGNot rated4
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class25 MPGNot rated0
2013 Audi A526 MPGNot rated3
2013 Volvo S6024 MPGNot rated4

Most common owner-reported problems

Structure › Body34
Unknown Or Other26
Electrical System12
Engine5
Service Brakes4
Air Bags4
Wheels3
Power Train3
Owner complaints by model year — Volvo C70
2006: 22007: 82008: 142009: 62010: 32011: 132012: 222013: 1120062007200820092010201120122013max 22
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →