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2004 Volvo C70 Full Review
Date Published: 11/23/08
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2004 Volvo C70 Review
A substantial price cut marks the swan-song season for Volvo's C70 convertible. This 4-seat ragtop comes with a power top and heated glass rear window. Two models are offered, both with a turbo inline 5-cyl engine. The C70 2.4 has 197 hp; the C70 2.3 has a higher-pressure turbo and 242 hp. The 2.4 comes only with automatic transmission. The 2.3 comes with a 5-speed manual or optional automatic. Standard on both are traction control, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, front side airbags, leather upholstery, and heated front seats. Base prices for '04 are cut by $4245 vs. final '03 prices.
News
This should be the last year for Volvo's aging convertible. But then again we've said that before.
2004 Volvo C70 Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Instruments/controls | Road noise |
| Acceleration | Rear-seat entry/exit |
| Ride | |
| Rear visibility | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Enough power for most any need, though both engines suffer frustrating turbo throttle lag. The 2.3 model is quicker, but the 2.4 has more-progressive power delivery. Neither engine is as smooth as those of 6-cyl rivals.
| 2.4 | 2.3 w/17-in. whls., man. | Class Average |
| 6 | 7 | 7.7 |
Enough power for most any need, though both engines suffer frustrating turbo throttle lag. The 2.3 model is quicker, but the 2.4 has more-progressive power delivery. Neither engine is as smooth as those of 6-cyl rivals.
Fuel Economy
Expect to average about 20 mpg regardless of engine or transmission. Premium fuel required.
| 2.4 | 2.3 w/17-in. whls., man. | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 4.7 |
Expect to average about 20 mpg regardless of engine or transmission. Premium fuel required.
Ride Quality
Mediocre even with standard 16-inch tires. Optional 17s can produce jarring impacts. Patchy pavement induces undue body drumming.
| 2.4 | 2.3 w/17-in. whls., man. | Class Average |
| 4 | 3 | 4 |
Mediocre even with standard 16-inch tires. Optional 17s can produce jarring impacts. Patchy pavement induces undue body drumming.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Strong, sure braking. Firm, accurate steering. Balanced through sweeping curves, but not that nimble in tight, fast changes of direction. Also, mild front-drive torque steer--unwanted pulling to the side in rapid acceleration.
| 2.4 | 2.3 w/17-in. whls., man. | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 8.4 |
Strong, sure braking. Firm, accurate steering. Balanced through sweeping curves, but not that nimble in tight, fast changes of direction. Also, mild front-drive torque steer--unwanted pulling to the side in rapid acceleration.
Quietness
Engines vocal and crude-sounding at full throttle. Top-up wind rush is low, but tires trigger intrusive coarse-pavement tire thrum.
| 2.4 | 2.3 w/17-in. whls., man. | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4 |
Engines vocal and crude-sounding at full throttle. Top-up wind rush is low, but tires trigger intrusive coarse-pavement tire thrum.
Controls
Mostly user-friendly, but the steering wheel can obscure some switches. Even with standard leather upholstery, there's too much low-grade plastic for cabin materials to feel special.
| 2.4 | 2.3 w/17-in. whls., man. | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5.8 |
Mostly user-friendly, but the steering wheel can obscure some switches. Even with standard leather upholstery, there's too much low-grade plastic for cabin materials to feel special.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Good space even for large adults. Firm, chairlike seats are long-distance comfortable. Visibility is subpar with the top up. Alert basic driving position is easily tailored.
| 2.4 | 2.3 w/17-in. whls., man. | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 5.4 |
Good space even for large adults. Firm, chairlike seats are long-distance comfortable. Visibility is subpar with the top up. Alert basic driving position is easily tailored.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Only preteens fit. Front seats power forward for entry/exit, but are snail-slow and still leave pinched passageways.
| 2.4 | 2.3 w/17-in. whls., man. | Class Average |
| 2 | 2 | .6 |
Only preteens fit. Front seats power forward for entry/exit, but are snail-slow and still leave pinched passageways.
Cargo Room
Enough for a weekend's worth of soft luggage for two.
| 2.4 | 2.3 w/17-in. whls., man. | Class Average |
| 2 | 2 | 2.2 |
Enough for a weekend's worth of soft luggage for two.
Value within Class
C70s are high style--for Volvo. But their basic 1993-vintage design shows its age in mediocre chassis rigidity for the class, and turbo throttle lag aggravates. Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series rivals are better cars, and even with C70's '04 price cuts, also better values.
| 2.4 | 2.3 w/17-in. whls., man. | Class Average |
| 2 | 2 | 4.6 |
C70s are high style--for Volvo. But their basic 1993-vintage design shows its age in mediocre chassis rigidity for the class, and turbo throttle lag aggravates. Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series rivals are better cars, and even with C70's '04 price cuts, also better values.
Total Score
| 2.4 | 2.3 w/17-in. whls., man. | Class Average |
| 42 | 42 | 47.4 |
Scores for all Premium Sporty/performance Cars
| Low Score | 38 | |
| Average Score | 47 | |
| High Score | 57 |
2004 Volvo C70 Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 06/11/2003
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| 2.4-liter 2-door convertible | $39,880 | $37,518 | $685 |
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| 2.3-liter 2-door convertible | $41,880 | $39,398 | $685 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
2.4-liter
Powertrain
2.4-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder 197-horsepower engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, traction control.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, front-seat active head restraints, rollover-protection system, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, daytime running lights, emergency inside trunk release.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning w/dual-zone automatic climate controls, interior air filter, power steering, tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, leather upholstery, heated 8-way power front bucket seats w/driver-seat memory, center console, cupholders, trunk pass-through, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/cassette/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, rear defogger, illuminated visor mirrors, intermittent wipers, map lights, rear defogger, power convertible top, remote fuel-door and decklid release, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, front and rear fog lights, headlight wiper/washer, 205/55ZR16 tires, alloy wheels.
2.3-liter adds to 2.4-liter:
Powertrain
2.3-liter turbocharged 242-horsepower 5-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual transmission.
Comfort and Convenience Features
AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 3-disc CD changer, trip computer, automatic day/night rearview mirror, outside-temperature indicator, wood interior trim.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
225/50ZR16 tires.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Touring Pkg.
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2.4-liter
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$765
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$657
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Trip computer, automatic day/night rearview mirror, wood or aluminum interior trim.
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Powertrain |
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5-speed automatic transmission
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2.3 liter
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$1,000
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$1,000
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 3-disc CD changer
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2.4 liter
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$1,200
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$1,032
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Includes Dolby Prologic Surround Sound System.
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Dolby Prologic Surround Sound System
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2.3 liter
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$600
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$516
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Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
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2.3-liter, 2.4-liter
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$250
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$215
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Cratos alloy wheels
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2.3-liter, 2.4-liter
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$500
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$430
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Includes 225/45ZR17 tires.
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Propus alloy wheels
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2.3-liter, 2.4-liter
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$975
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$838
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Includes 225/45ZR17 tires.
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2004 Volvo C70 Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Volvo C70 2-door convertible |
| Wheelbase, in. | 104.9 |
| Overall Length, in. | 185.7 |
| Overall Width, in. | 71.5 |
| Overall Height, in. | 56.3 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3450 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 8.1 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 17.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.2 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.4 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 36.6 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 34.6 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| Turbocharged dohc I5 | Turbocharged dohc I5 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 2.4 /149 | 2.3 /141 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 197 @ 5700 | 242 @ 5400 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 210 @ 1800 | 243 @ 2400 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed manual | --/-- | 18/25 |
| 5-speed automatic | 18/27 | 20/26 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Volvo C70 2-door convertible |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | None/-- | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4/50,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 8/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 4/unlimited | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
Sweden
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive
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