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Volvo S70 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1997–2000) — First Generation

The first-generation Volvo S70 is a four-door sedan built for families who wanted Volvo’s familiar solid feel. This page covers that generation’s sedan bodies and how they were set up to drive.

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Volvo S70 Engines and Transmissions

You could choose a Volvo S70 engine as gasoline or diesel, then pair it with a manual or automatic transmission. Everyday examples include the 2.4 MT and 2.4 AT gasoline sedans with all-wheel drive, plus the 2.5 AT diesel sedan with front-wheel drive. Those are selected powertrains, not the full lineup.

Sedan — Volvo S70 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Volvo S70 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³126 hp93 kW170 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1984 cm³126 hp93 kW170 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³180 hp132 kW220 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1984 cm³180 hp132 kW220 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³226 hp166 kW310 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1984 cm³226 hp166 kW310 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.3 MTGasoline2319 cm³240 hp177 kW330 N⋅mManualFWD
2.3 MTGasoline2319 cm³250 hp184 kW350 N⋅mManualFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2435 cm³144 hp106 kW206 N⋅mManualFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2435 cm³170 hp125 kW230 N⋅mManualFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2435 cm³193 hp142 kW270 N⋅mManualFWD
2.4 ATGasoline2435 cm³193 hp142 kW270 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2435 cm³193 hp142 kW270 N⋅mManualAWD
2.4 ATGasoline2435 cm³193 hp142 kW270 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.5 MTDiesel2461 cm³140 hp103 kW290 N⋅mManualFWD
2.3 ATGasoline2319 cm³240 hp177 kW330 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.4 ATGasoline2435 cm³144 hp106 kW206 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.4 ATGasoline2435 cm³170 hp125 kW220 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.5 ATDiesel2461 cm³140 hp103 kW290 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.4 ATGasoline2435 cm³165 hp121 kW220 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Volvo S70 Dimensions

Sedan — Volvo S70 Dimensions

Sedan Volvo S70 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.0 MT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1420 kg1890 kg140 mm
2.0 AT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1430 kg1890 kg140 mm
2.0 MT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1420 kg1890 kg140 mm
2.0 AT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1430 kg1890 kg140 mm
2.0 MT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1395 kg1950 kg140 mm
2.0 AT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1395 kg1950 kg140 mm
2.3 MT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1460 kg1910 kg140 mm
2.3 MT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1470 kg1910 kg140 mm
2.4 MT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1430 kg1890 kg140 mm
2.4 MT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1376 kg1950 kg140 mm
2.4 MT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1460 kg1910 kg140 mm
2.4 AT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1460 kg1910 kg140 mm
2.4 MT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1540 kg2070 kg140 mm
2.4 AT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1556 kg2080 kg140 mm
2.5 MT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1510 kg1960 kg140 mm
2.3 AT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1460 kg1910 kg140 mm
2.4 AT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1425 kg1910 kg140 mm
2.4 AT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1376 kg1950 kg140 mm
2.5 AT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1510 kg1960 kg140 mm
2.4 AT4722 mm1761 mm1403 mm2664 mm1376 kg1950 kg140 mm

Volvo S70 Cargo Space

Sedan — Volvo S70 Cargo Space

Sedan Volvo S70 Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.0 MT470 l941 l
2.0 AT470 l941 l
2.0 MT470 l941 l
2.0 AT470 l941 l
2.0 MT470 l941 l
2.0 AT470 l941 l
2.3 MT470 l941 l
2.3 MT470 l941 l
2.4 MT470 l941 l
2.4 MT470 l941 l
2.4 MT470 l941 l
2.4 AT470 l941 l
2.4 MT470 l941 l
2.4 AT470 l941 l
2.5 MT470 l941 l
2.3 AT470 l941 l
2.4 AT470 l941 l
2.4 AT470 l941 l
2.5 AT470 l941 l
2.4 AT470 l941 l