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2011 Volvo

C70 FWD

Auto (S5), 5 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo

Volvo C70: best and worst years
2011 Volvo C70 FWD

Closest available photo (2012 model year); you're viewing the 2011.

2012 photoMichael SheehanCC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S5)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
5EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
180 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,827 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
13
Theft rate
0.7 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STRUCTURE28%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
  • AIR BAGS11%
  • ENGINE11%
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)6%
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 18 total.

Volvo C70: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.