2013 Volvo C70 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$40,990 to $44,790

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On the heels of a 2011 refresh, the remarkably practical 2012 Volvo C70 hard-top convertible you know and love carries over into 2013 with newly standard headlight washers and rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a rear spoiler is now available in the Inscription option pack. Otherwise the C70 is expected to remain relatively unchanged for at least the next few years without even so much as a facelift planned until 2015, at the earliest. Not that anyone is complaining—in fact, it wouldn't be surprising if Volvo had to hire staff to handle all its C70 fan mail.

The only detriments to Volvo's C70 are the same detriments you would expect in any other convertible—rear legroom is just a hair undersized for the 2 passengers it accommodates there, and performance is hampered slightly by the added weight to keep the frame stable with a removable roof. Volvo is known to choose comfort over performance in any case, so it's no surprise the C70's performance isn't rip-roaringly sporty in the first place. Why suffer the unreliability and bumpy jolts of a sporting ride if you never get to use all that performance on public roads anyway? Still, the C70 is certainly no slouch on the Autobahn, either.

That said, there is a surprise or two in what the C70 does better than most convertibles, hard-top or soft. The top-down breeze is remarkably well-funneled for a blissfully aerodynamic pocket of soft wind in the cabin, but if you want to leave the outside, well, out, you can put the top up with the push of a button for cabin serenity that easily rivals that of a luxury non-convertible. With the top up the trunk offers nearly 13 cubic feet of cargo space, but even with the top down there's still 6 perfectly usable cubes readily accessed with a Load Assist button to open it up for you. The C70 also offers better crash-test ratings, more safety features and one of the best optional 14-speaker Surround-Sound premium stereos among similarly priced convertible competitors.

Unlike most of its 2013 lineup, Volvo's C70 is still offered in one trim with two trims above the base, lacking any rally-inspired sport edition and the newer re-introduction of the usual Premier trim-level-turned-option-pack that other models gained for 2013. Those not familiar with the move will find the new buying experience vastly simplified, since you can just choose the model you love and upgrade your trim level while adding the features you want without worrying whether one feature set is compatible with another trim. Rest assured, any C70 buyer can get whatever options they wish, whether they opt for the Premier Plus or Platinum trims, since those, too, are basically just option packs.

The usual turbocharged 2.5-liter inline 5-cylinder powers the 2013 Volvo C70 and offers 227 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque with no noticeable turbo lag and ample power from the moment you give it gas. This front-wheel-drive beauty takes commands from a smooth and responsive 5-speed auto-manual, but due to the added heft for being a convertible it takes 7.8 seconds for the C70 to reach 60 mph from a standstill, and fuel economy for this engine is also dragged down to a final figure of about 18 mpg city/28 highway with the usual regular-grade fuel.

Patricia Mayo
Published May 31, 2022 by Patricia Mayo
Your prototypical "Tom Girl" Patricia got her start digging into Ford engines before she aged into double digits. Gifted with a mechanical mind, her favorite pass-time in the summer is picking up a fixer-up'r at the local public auction and massaging its every ailment until it's primed for a new lover. From dirt bikes to land yachts, every partner offers something truly special in her love affair with the road - just don't tell her husband.

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by Michael A
Sep 12, 2023
Nice car, very safe. Most room for a convertible in back. Sep 12, 2023
by Mary H
Nov 06, 2022
The windshield is cracked, the top doesnt function properly and is covered in scratches. Nov 06, 2022
by Cindy F
Aug 12, 2022
Only a week of owning the 2013 Volvo and so far so great! Miss a back up camera and blind spot notification but with the top down that is less of an issue! Aug 12, 2022

2013 Volvo C70 Pricing

Original MSRP
$40,990 to $44,790
Price range
$10,942 to $11,662
Average price on CG
$11,022
YoY price change
$11,609 to $11,022

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 160 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: aluminium · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: covered · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.27

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color

Headrests

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

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

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

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Roof

Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front

Seatbelts

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

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: On-Call (Volvo)

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

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

Audio System

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

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: aluminium · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: covered · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.27

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Headlamp bezel color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color

Headrests

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

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

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

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Roof

Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

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

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: On-Call (Volvo)

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 650 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: front center · Center console trim: aluminium · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: covered · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · 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

Axle ratio: 2.27

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Headlamp bezel color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color

Headrests

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

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

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

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Roof

Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

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

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: On-Call (Volvo)

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

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