1998 Volvo V70

US · Wagon · Midsize Station Wagons

The 1998 Volvo V70 is listed in the US market as a wagon 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 Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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, 2.4L 5-cylinder
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, 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

Not available

Transmission

Not available

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.3L 5-cylinder turbocharged, 2.4L 5-cylinder turbocharged, 2.4L 5-cylinder
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	4 to 5
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
Highway	27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)

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

Trims and configurations

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

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 20, 2026.

04V504000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Remedy: ON VEHICLES WITH AN ORIGINAL OEM SWITCH, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE SWITCH HAS EEN DAMAGED AND REPLACE ONLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005.…
Reported October 21, 2004. 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
99V235000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
Reported August 30, 1999. View on NHTSA
99V236000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT GROUNDING.
Reported August 30, 1999. View on NHTSA
98V254000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH THIRD SEATS. USERS OF THE THIRD SEAT, WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TAILPIPE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE'S TAILPIPE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE TAILPIPE.
Reported October 14, 1998. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 19, 2026

Data verified: October 20, 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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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1998 Volvo V70 have?

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

What is the fuel economy of the 1998 Volvo V70?

Combined fuel economy is 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1998 Volvo V70 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 1998 Volvo V70?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 20, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.