2012 Volvo C70

US · Subcompact Cars

The 2012 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 Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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: 2.5L 5-cylinder turbocharged
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
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

2.5L 5-cylinder turbocharged

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

21 MPG US (11.2 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

AUTOMATIC

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	2.5L 5-cylinder turbocharged
Displacement	2.5 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	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
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)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Highway	28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)

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

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

C70 FWD · 2.5L · FWD · 5-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked October 15, 2026.

11V508000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER. 110, "TIRE SELECTION…
Remedy: VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL THE LABEL AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.
Reported October 18, 2011. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 14, 2026

Data verified: October 15, 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.

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2013 Volvo C70
Gasoline
2.5L 5-cylinder turbocharged · FWD
22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2012 Volvo C70 have?

2.5L 5-cylinder turbocharged. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Volvo C70?

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

Is the 2012 Volvo C70 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2012 Volvo C70?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked October 15, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.