Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 9 recorded runs

Volvo C70 0–60 Times

The Volvo C70 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 9 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Volvo C70 is the 1998 Volvo C70 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.70 seconds at 98.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Volvo C70 is the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible, which took 8.0 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 88.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Volvo C70 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.17 seconds The average quarter mile time is 15.43 seconds at 93.16 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.2sec 1998 Coupe

Average 0–60 7.17sec Across 9 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 15.43sec @ 93.2 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 8.0sec 1999 Convertible

Across 9 verified runs, the Volvo C70 ranges from 6.2 to 8.0 seconds 0–60, with a 7.17-second average.

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Tests by model year

9 tests · 4 years

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Model Year 4

2007

Volvo C70 · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.50 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.80 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#04

2007 Volvo C70 T5 Convertible

7.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.70s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph

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0–60 mph 7.30 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.70 sec

Trap Speed 92.0 mph

Engine 2.5L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 18 C / 27 H / 21 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Convertible

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #4 of 9

#08

2007 Volvo C70 T5 Convertible

7.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.90s ¼ mi @ 90.3 mph

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0–60 mph 7.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.90 sec

Trap Speed 90.3 mph

Engine 2.5L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 5A

MPG EPA 18 C / 27 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Convertible

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #8 of 9

2006

Volvo C70 · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.55 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.80 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#05

2006 Volvo C70 T5 Convertible

7.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.70s ¼ mi @ 91.2 mph

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0–60 mph 7.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.70 sec

Trap Speed 91.2 mph

Engine 2.5L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 18 C / 26 H / 25.8 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Convertible

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Road & Track

Overall Rank #5 of 9

#06

2006 Volvo C70 T5 Convertible

7.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.90s

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0–60 mph 7.60 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.90 sec

Trap Speed —

Engine 2.5L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 18 C / 26 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Convertible

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #6 of 9

1999

Volvo C70 · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 8.00 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.10 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#09

1999 Volvo C70 Convertible

8.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.10s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.00 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.10 sec

Trap Speed 88.0 mph

Engine 2.4L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 4A

MPG EPA 17 C / 25 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Convertible

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #9 of 9

1998

Volvo C70 · 4 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.60 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.90 sec

Recorded Tests 4

#01

1998 Volvo C70 Coupe

6.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.70s ¼ mi @ 98.3 mph

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0–60 mph 6.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 14.70 sec

Trap Speed 98.3 mph

Engine 2.3L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 5M

MPG EPA 17 C / 23 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #1 of 9

#02

1998 Volvo C70 Coupe

6.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.10s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 14.10 sec

Trap Speed 100.0 mph

Engine 2.3L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 5M

MPG EPA 17 C / 23 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #2 of 9

#03

1998 Volvo C70 Coupe

6.4sec 0–60

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14.90s ¼ mi @ 97.5 mph

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0–60 mph 6.40 sec

¼ Mile ET 14.90 sec

Trap Speed 97.5 mph

Engine 2.3L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 5M

MPG EPA 17 C / 23 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #3 of 9

#07

1998 Volvo C70 Convertible

7.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.90s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph

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0–60 mph 7.60 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.90 sec

Trap Speed 88.0 mph

Engine 2.4L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 4A

MPG EPA 17 C / 23 H / 19 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Convertible

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #7 of 9

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

6 questions

The quickest Volvo C70 on record is the 1998 Volvo C70 Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.70 seconds at 98.3 mph.

The slowest recorded Volvo C70 is the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible, which takes 8.0 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.10 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 9 verified runs, a Volvo C70 reaches 60 mph in 7.17 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.43 seconds at roughly 93.2 mph.

We have verified test data for 4 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volvo C70 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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