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2013 Volvo C70 review

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Volvo C70 highlights

Customer rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

18 city, 28 highway, 22 combined

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What is new for the 2013 Volvo C70?

  • New trim added for enhanced customization options
  • Standard equipment now includes advanced safety features across all models
  • New infotainment system with improved connectivity and user interface
  • Enhanced engine performance for better fuel efficiency and power
  • Removal of the base model option, streamlining the lineup

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

The 2013 Volvo C70 stands out with a stylish hardtop convertible design, quiet cabin, and spacious interior, offering a blend of fun and practicality. Customers admire its strong braking and high highway fuel economy, though challenges with ride comfort and premium gas usage affect city mileage. Overall satisfaction remains high.
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RepairPal gave the Volvo C70 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Volvo C70 17th out of 25 among Luxury Compact Cars.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Volvo C70 is $560, compared to an average of $546 for Luxury Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Volvo C70 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 2.4 times per year, compared to an average of 1.8 times for Luxury Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 12% for the Volvo C70, compared to an average of 12% for Luxury Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Volvo C70 features and specs

T5 Premier Plus 2D Convertible 2WD

Standard Features

  • Quad Seats
  • Heated Mirrors
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Hard Top
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Rear View Camera
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Navigation System
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.5L

Horsepower

227

Torque (ft-lbs)

236

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

16.4

Wheelbase

103.9"

Overall length

181.7"

Width

72.3"

Height

55.1"

Leg room

F 42.3"/R 33.9"

Head room

F 38.2"/R 36.4"

Front tires

P235/45VR17

Rear tires

P235/45VR17

Seating capacity

4

Max towing capacity

200/2000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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