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1999 Volvo C70

US · Subcompact Cars

The 1999 Volvo C70 is listed in the US market 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 Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
2.3L 5-cylinder turbocharged, 2.4L 5-cylinder turbocharged
Combined Economy
20 MPG US (11.8 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 2.3L 5-cylinder turbocharged, 2.4L 5-cylinder turbocharged
Displacement2.3 L to 2.4 L
Cylinders5
AspirationTurbocharged
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears4 to 5
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
City17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Highway24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

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

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.

  • 06V441000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

    Reported November 15, 2006. View on NHTSA

  • 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

Data sources

  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data
  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 9, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 9, 2026

Data verified: November 9, 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.

Related vehicles

  • Varies by configuration: 2.3L 5-cylinder turbocharged, 2.4L 5-cylinder turbocharged · FWD
    20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

  • Varies by configuration: 2.3L 5-cylinder turbocharged, 2.4L 5-cylinder turbocharged · FWD
    21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1999 Volvo C70 have?

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

What is the fuel economy of the 1999 Volvo C70?

Combined fuel economy is 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1999 Volvo C70 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 1999 Volvo C70?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.