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2010 Volvo V70 3.2

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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

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Best 2010 Wagons
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2010 Volvo V70
3.2
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$6,846
4 listings nationwide

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2013 Volvo C30
T5
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$12,674
7 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2010 Volvo V70
3.2
Eric Tallberg Preview:

The 2010 Volvo V70 is a study in mediocrity. Essentially unchanged since a major redesign in 2008, this five-door, five-passenger wagon is designed as an alternative for those who wish...

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2013 Volvo C30
T5
Patricia Mayo Preview:

Volvo has big plans lying just over the 2014 horizon for its C30 3-door hatchback, so for 2013 this cozy luxury 4-seater just carries over with a couple newly standard features and the...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2010 Volvo V70
3.2
Guru7YS3J writes:
Power Ranked 2010 BMW 3 Series 328i Coupe RWD better.
"Balance It is stable"
Value Ranked 2010 BMW 3 Series 328i Coupe RWD worse.
"It is electonically"
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2013 Volvo C30
T5
Guru57242 writes:
Value Ranked 2013 Honda Civic EX better.
"Value"
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Specs

2010 Volvo V70
3.2
2013 Volvo C30
T5
Powertrain
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
18 MPG
18 MPG
21 MPG
21 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
27 MPG
27 MPG
30 MPG
29 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 18.5 gal 15.9 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
225 hp @ 6,200 RPM
235 hp @ 6,200 RPM
227 hp @ 5,000 RPM
227 hp @ 5,000 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 3,200 RPM
236 lb-ft @ 3,200 RPM
236 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM
236 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
5 cylinders
5 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.8:1
9:1
9:1
Displacement
3,200 cc
3,200 cc
2,500 cc
2,500 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.31 in x 3.78 in
3.31 in x 3.78 in
3.27 in x 3.67 in
3.27 in x 3.67 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional --
Leather Seats Optional --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
CD Changer Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard --
Passenger Power Seats Optional Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 41.9 in 41.6 in
Back Legroom 34.6 in 34.2 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 33.3 cu ft 12.9 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity 3,300 lbs --
Maximum Towing Capacity 3,300 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 189.9 in 167.4 in
Width 73.3 in 70.2 in
Height 60.6 in 57 in
Wheelbase 110.8 in 103.9 in

Available Options

2010 Volvo V70
3.2
2013 Volvo C30
T5

Exterior Colors

  • Black Stone
  • Caspian Blue Metallic
  • Electric Silver Metallic
  • Flamenco Red Metallic
  • Ice White
  • Orange Flame Metallic
  • Titanium Grey Metallic

Option Packages

  • Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
  • Climate PKG
  • Blonde, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Off-Black, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • 5-Speed Geartronic Automatic Transmission

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