Volvo C70

Years1998–2013
Generations4
Total variants99
Body stylesConvertible · Coupe
PlatformVolvo P80 platform · Volvo P1 platform
DesignerIan Callum, Peter Horbury · José Luis Diaz de la Vega · Steve Mattin · Fedde Talsma
AssemblySweden: Uddevalla · Italy: Turin
Predecessor780

The Volvo C70 is a convertible and coupe model, produced 1998–2013, spanning 4 generations with 99 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the C70 (2009-2013), C70 (2006-2009), C70 Convertible (1999-2005) and C70 (1998-2002). Body styles across the C70 lineage span convertible and coupe, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The C70 (2009-2013) generation is the most extensively documented, with 45 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 4

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Volvo C70 have?

The Volvo C70 has 4 generations with 99 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Volvo C70 produced?

The Volvo C70 has been produced 1998–2013. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Volvo C70?

The Volvo C70 is available as Convertible, Coupe. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

43,969Estimated total · €8,794 per year
  • Depreciation20,248
  • Fuel / energy12,731
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax4,240

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Across · Convertible

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
C70 Convertible (1999-2005)1999–2005195 hp9.1 s10€50k–€63k★ 2.7
C70 (2006-2009)2006–2009168 hp9.9 s32€44k–€66k★ 2.7
C70 (2009-2013)2009–2013169 hp10 s45€45k–€61k★ 2.8