Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 2 recorded runs

Volvo S70 0–60 Times

The Volvo S70 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Volvo S70 is the 1998 Volvo S70 T5 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 96.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Volvo S70 is the 2000 Volvo S70 GLT Sedan, which took 7.5 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.80 seconds at 89.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Volvo S70 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.95 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.35 seconds at 92.85 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.4sec 1998 T5 Sedan
Average 0–60 6.95sec Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.35sec @ 92.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.5sec 2000 GLT Sedan
2000 Volvo S70

Across 2 verified runs, the Volvo S70 ranges from 6.4 to 7.5 seconds 0–60, with a 6.95-second average.

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Volvo S70 0–60 times by model year

2 tests · 2 years

2000

Volvo S70 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2000 Volvo S70 GLT Sedan
7.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 2
2000 Volvo S70 GLT Sedan

1998

Volvo S70 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1998 Volvo S70 T5 Sedan
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 96.7 mph
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
96.7 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
17 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 2
1998 Volvo S70 T5 Sedan

How we verify Volvo S70 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volvo S70 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Volvo S70 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Volvo S70 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Volvo S70 on record is the 1998 Volvo S70 T5 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.90 seconds at 96.7 mph.
The slowest recorded Volvo S70 is the 2000 Volvo S70 GLT Sedan, which takes 7.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Volvo S70 reaches 60 mph in 6.95 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.35 seconds at roughly 92.9 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 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 and Motor Trend. 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

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 S70 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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Other Volvo 0–60 times

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