2010 Volvo XC70 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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For 2010, Volvo once again presents the XC70, a comfortable five-passenger, four-door wagon with a pretension to grandeur that may manifest itself more in its price than in actual performance. This does not mean, however, that the XC70 is in over its head. Available in two trims, the base 3.2 and the high-end T6, both of which feature standard all-wheel-drive (AWD) traction, this Euro-styled wagon offers legendary Volvo safety, plenty of cargo room (71 cubic feet with the rear seats folded), and a plethora of standard appearance features and cabin amenities. Though Volvo touts the XC70 as a luxury alternative to the basic crossovers and small SUVs out there, potential buyers may want to look at Subaru’s Outback and the Volkswagen Passat Wagon before making a move.

A 3.2-liter inline six-cylinder (I6) variable-valve-timed (VVT) engine and standard six-speed auto-manual transmission powers the 2010 XC70's base 3.2 trim. This drivetrain orders up 235 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque while getting an EPA-estimated 18/27 mpg. The T6 trim comes with a standard turbocharged 3.0-liter VVT I6 that combines with its six-speed auto-manual to throw down 281 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque to the tune of 16/22. AWD traction is managed by a viscous, center-mounted limited-slip differential. Curiously, despite the difference in torque and horsepower between the two engines, towing capacity is the same - 3,300 pounds for both.

Though not exactly loaded with luxury, the 2010 XC70 does offer what many believe are among the most comfortable standard automobile seats in the industry. Additionally, the base 3.2 features standard 16-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack, a power driver’s seat with memory, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, electronic climate control, power windows, door locks, and heated outside mirrors, Bluetooth hands-free communications technology, a 160-watt, MP3-capable single-CD player with eight speakers, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob with satin-metal inlays. The T6 adds such standard amenities as 18-inch alloys, a power-adjustable passenger seat, leather upholstery, inlaid wood dash trim, and the highly regarded integrated rear booster seats.

A number of options packages are offered with both XC70 trims, including the Climate Package with heated front seats, headlight washers, and rain-sensing wipers, and the Convenience Package, which features a remote garage door opener, power liftgate, and power-adjustable pedals. As well, there’s the Multi-media Package with 12-speaker Dynaudio sound, satellite radio, and the Volvo navigation system, and the Technology Package, with adaptive cruise control and a collision warning system. The base 3.2 trim meanwhile offers the unique Premium Package, featuring leather upholstery, a power sunroof, a power passenger seat, and wood dash trim, while the sunroof is a stand-alone option for the T6. Available rear-seat DVD entertainment is also offered as an option for each trim.

Legendary for its safety-conscious image, Volvo has equipped the 2010 XC70 with standard four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, active front headrests, a remote anti-theft alarm, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, and front fog/driving lights. Optional safety equipment for both trims includes the blind-spot alert system and Xenon headlights with active bending capability.

Owners of the 2009 Volvo XC70 will concede that the term “luxury” may be a bit of a stretch, but despite a somewhat hefty base price, notable lack of giddy-up from the base engine, tepid fuel efficiency, questionable standard tire quality, and questionable maintainability of the leather upholstery, most seem more than satisfied with their choice. Supremely comfortable seats, seemingly endless cargo space, quality workmanship, scads of safety features, Euro-styling, a comfortable ride, standard AWD, and integrated rear booster seats make the 2010 XC70 a solid family wagon.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

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by Liz L
Jul 18, 2023
Volvos are number one cars in my heart I lv themJul 18, 2023
by Anonymous
Jan 11, 2023
Smoothest and Quietest ride of any car I’ve ever owned. Including MB and BMW. Not as quick off the line as some , but certainly acceptable even though 13 years old . Great quality and a great normally aspirated 6 cylinder engine. Highly recommended .Jan 11, 2023
by Anonymous
Oct 18, 2021
Very smooth and extremely quick engine in the T6 model. Very luxurious and tight ride despite the semi high mileage. You can get a great car for a great price but for me I wouldnt be able to afford the high price of repairs if I could not do it myself. Oct 18, 2021

2010 Volvo XC70 Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 160 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: front center · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: two tone · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: two tone · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon · Rear fog lights: auto-off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass · Roof rails: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat: two built-in · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: alert system

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 6

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 160 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: front center · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: alloy

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: two tone · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: two tone · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Xenon · Rear fog lights: auto-off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rails: black · Sunroof: one-touch

Safety

Active head restraints: front and rear · Child seat: built-in · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: alert system

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leatherette

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 6

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer

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