Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 11 recorded runs

Volvo V70 0–60 Times

The Volvo V70 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 11 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Volvo V70 is the 2004 Volvo V70 R Wagon, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.43 seconds at 99.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Volvo V70 is the 2001 Volvo V70 Cross Country Wagon, which took 8.6 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.60 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Volvo V70 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.59 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.79 seconds at 89.45 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.1sec 2004 R Wagon
Average 0–60 7.59sec Across 11 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.79sec @ 89.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.6sec 2001 Cross Country
2008 Volvo V70

Across 11 verified runs, the Volvo V70 ranges from 6.1 to 8.6 seconds 0–60, with a 7.59-second average.

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Volvo V70 0–60 times by model year

11 tests · 5 years

2008

Volvo V70 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.85 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#04
2008 Volvo V70 3.2 Wagon
7.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
3.2L I-6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
16 C / 24 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 11
2008 Volvo V70 3.2 Wagon
#06
2008 Volvo V70 3.2 Wagon
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.90s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.90 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
3.2L I-6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
16 C / 24 H / 22.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#6 of 11
2008 Volvo V70 3.2 Wagon

2004

Volvo V70 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.06 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.43 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2004 Volvo V70 R Wagon
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.43s ¼ mi @ 99.2 mph
0–60 mph
6.06 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.43 sec
Trap Speed
99.2 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 11
2004 Volvo V70 R Wagon

2001

Volvo V70 · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.96 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#02
2001 Volvo V70 T5 Wagon
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#2 of 11
2001 Volvo V70 T5 Wagon
#03
2001 Volvo V70 T5 Wagon
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 11
2001 Volvo V70 T5 Wagon
#09
2001 Volvo V70 Cross Country Wagon
8.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.40s ¼ mi @ 83.4 mph
0–60 mph
8.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
83.4 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
16 C / 21 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 11
2001 Volvo V70 Cross Country Wagon
#10
2001 Volvo V70 Cross Country Wagon
8.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.50s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
84.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
16 C / 21 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#10 of 11
2001 Volvo V70 Cross Country Wagon
#11
2001 Volvo V70 Cross Country Wagon
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
16 C / 21 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#11 of 11
2001 Volvo V70 Cross Country Wagon

1999

Volvo V70 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#05
1999 Volvo V70 R Turbo Wagon
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.90s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.90 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 11
1999 Volvo V70 R Turbo Wagon

1998

Volvo V70 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.95 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#07
1998 Volvo V70 Cross Country Wagon
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.90s ¼ mi @ 87.3 mph
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.90 sec
Trap Speed
87.3 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 11
1998 Volvo V70 Cross Country Wagon
#08
1998 Volvo V70 Turbo Wagon
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 11
1998 Volvo V70 Turbo Wagon

How we verify Volvo V70 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 V70 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Volvo V70 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Volvo V70 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Volvo V70 on record is the 2004 Volvo V70 R Wagon, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.43 seconds at 99.2 mph.
The slowest recorded Volvo V70 is the 2001 Volvo V70 Cross Country Wagon, which takes 8.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 11 verified runs, a Volvo V70 reaches 60 mph in 7.59 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.79 seconds at roughly 89.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 5 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 and Motor Week. 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

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 V70 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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