Volvo C70 I or Volvo C70 II?

1997–2005 vs 2006–2013 · Convertible/Coupe vs Convertible

In short

Length: C70 I 4,720 mm, C70 II 4,582 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: C70 I 393 l, C70 II 404 l.
Lowest consumption: C70 I 9.3 l/100 km, C70 II 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: C70 I 120–176 kW, C70 II 100–169 kW.
Standard equipment: C70 I 26 items (Comfort), C70 II 30 items (Kinetic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volvo C70 I1997–2005 · 3 engines · Comfort, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo C70 II2006–2013 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volvo C70 I1997–2005no listings	Volvo C70 II2006–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,720 mm	Length4,582 mm
Width	Width1,820 mm	Width1,836 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm	Height1,400 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,664 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance128 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume240 l–393 l	Trunk volume404 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,470 kg–1,570 kg	Curb weight1,602 kg–1,711 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank68 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2005	Production years2006–2013
Body type	Body typeConvertible, Coupe	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines4
Power	Power120–176 kW (163–239 hp)	Power100–169 kW (136–230 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4	Displacement (l)2.0–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · 2.0T	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 2.0D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · T5	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · T5
Top speed	Top speed245 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Comfort	Items in the base trim30 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim31 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim32 · Momentum
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Velour	Velour✓	Velour—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volvo C70 I or Volvo C70 II?

Length: Volvo C70 I 4,720 mm, Volvo C70 II 4,582 mm (a 138 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,664 vs 2,640 mm. Boot: 393 vs 404 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volvo C70 I or Volvo C70 II?

The most frugal Volvo C70 I uses 9.3 l/100 km (2.0T); the most frugal Volvo C70 II 5.7 l/100 km (2.0D).

Which is more powerful — Volvo C70 I or Volvo C70 II?

The strongest Volvo C70 I makes 176 kW (239 hp) (T5); the strongest Volvo C70 II 169 kW (230 hp) (T5).

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