2001 Volvo C70

US · Subcompact Cars

The 2001 Volvo C70 is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.3L 5-cylinder turbocharged, 2.4L 5-cylinder turbocharged
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: Varies by configuration: 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

GASOLINE

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

Not available

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Not available

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

Market: US·Switch units anytime to convert horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and dimensions.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.3L 5-cylinder turbocharged, 2.4L 5-cylinder turbocharged
Displacement	2.3 L to 2.4 L
Cylinders	5
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	5
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Highway	26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

6 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 19, 2026.

07E023000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
Reported March 29, 2007. View on NHTSA
06V441000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Reported November 15, 2006. View on NHTSA
00V405000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THERE COULD BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL NOT TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.
Reported December 6, 2000. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 18, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 18, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 18, 2026

Data verified: October 19, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

2000 Volvo C70
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.3L 5-cylinder turbocharged, 2.4L 5-cylinder turbocharged · FWD
21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
2002 Volvo C70
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.3L 5-cylinder turbocharged, 2.4L 5-cylinder turbocharged · FWD
21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2001 Volvo C70 have?

Varies by configuration: 2.3L 5-cylinder turbocharged, 2.4L 5-cylinder turbocharged. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2001 Volvo C70?

Combined fuel economy is 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2001 Volvo C70 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2001 Volvo C70?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 19, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.