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
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 8 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 180.3 in | 3,858 lb | Not rated | 0 | 11 |
| 2012 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 180.3 in | 3,827 lb | Not rated | 1 | 22 |
| 2011 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 180.3 in | 3,827 lb | Not rated | 1 | 13 |
| 2010 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 180.3 in | 3,827 lb | Not rated | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 180.3 in | 3,772 lb | Not rated | 2 | 6 |
| 2008 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 180.3 in | 3,772 lb | Not rated | 2 | 14 |
| 2007 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 180.3 in | 3,772 lb | Not rated | 2 | 8 |
| 2006 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 180.3 in | 3,772 lb | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
Alternatives to the 2013 C70
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW 3 Series | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2013 Lexus IS | 24 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2013 Audi A4 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2013 Audi A5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2013 Volvo S60 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →