The Volvo XC70, produced from 2005 to 2016, is a versatile crossover wagon that combined practicality with robust performance, making it a popular choice for families and adventurers alike.
Throughout its production, the XC70 offered a range of engines, including a 2.5L turbocharged engine producing 250 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque in its later years.
Performance peaked in 2015 with a 3.0L turbocharged engine delivering 300 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations were available, with AWD providing enhanced capability in various conditions.
Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.
Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.
Third Generation: 2008-2016
The third-generation Volvo XC70 (2008–2016) offered a range of four-, five-, and six-cylinder engines, with power outputs spanning from 235 hp (3.2L AWD, 6-speed automatic) to 300 hp (3.0L AWD, 6-speed automatic with overdrive).
Torque ranged from 236 lb-ft to 325 lb-ft, with drivetrain options including front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD).
A notable innovation was the introduction of hill-descent control, enhancing capability on steep declines, while the lineup also featured advanced transmission options such as the 6-speed Geartronic automatic.
2016 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
The Volvo XC70 features a horsepower range of 240 hp from the 2.0L engine to 250 hp from the 2.5L engine.
Torque output varies from 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 266 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine.
The vehicle is equipped with an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and utilizes either an 8-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission, depending on the engine configuration.
2016 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| T5 Wagon |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
250 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
266 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
| T5 DriveE Wagon |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm |
| T5 Platinum Wagon |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
250 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
266 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
| T5 Platinum DriveE Wagon |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm |
| T5 Premier Wagon |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
250 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
266 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
| T5 Premier DriveE Wagon |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm |
2016 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| T5 Platinum Classic Wagon |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
250 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
266 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
| T5 Premier Classic Wagon |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
250 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
266 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
2015 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
The Volvo XC70 features a horsepower range from 240 hp with the 3.2L engine to 300 hp with the 3.0L engine, both utilizing an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration.
Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 325 lb-ft with the 3.0L engine, both paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
2015 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 3.2 Wagon |
3.2L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
240 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| 3.2 Platinum Wagon |
3.2L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
240 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| 3.2 Premier Wagon |
3.2L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
240 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| 3.2 Premier Plus Wagon |
3.2L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
240 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| T5 DriveE Wagon |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm |
| T5 Platinum DriveE Wagon |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm |
2015 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| T5 Premier DriveE Wagon |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm |
| T5 Premier Plus DriveE Wagon |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm |
| T6 Wagon |
3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
325 ft-lbs @ 2,100 rpm |
| T6 Platinum Wagon |
3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
325 ft-lbs @ 2,100 rpm |
| T6 Premier Plus Wagon |
3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
325 ft-lbs @ 2,100 rpm |
2014 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
The Volvo XC70 features a horsepower range from 240 hp with the 3.2L inline-six engine to 300 hp with the 3.0L inline-six engine, both utilizing an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration.
Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 325 lb-ft with the 3.0L engine, both paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2014 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| XC 3.2 Wagon |
3.2L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
240 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| XC 3.2 Wagon |
3.2L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| XC T6 Wagon |
3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
325 ft-lbs @ 2,100 rpm |
2013 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
The Volvo XC70 features a performance range with horsepower from 240 hp generated by a 3.2L inline-six engine to 300 hp from a 3.0L inline-six engine.
Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 325 lb-ft with the 3.0L engine, both utilizing an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
2013 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| XC 3.2 Wagon |
3.2L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
240 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| XC 3.2 Wagon |
3.2L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
240 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| XC T6 Wagon |
3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
325 ft-lbs |
2012 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
The Volvo XC70 features a horsepower range from 240 hp with the 3.2L engine to 300 hp with the 3.0L engine, both equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 325 lb-ft with the 3.0L engine, also utilizing the AWD configuration.
2012 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| XC 3.2 Wagon |
3.2L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
240 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| XC 3.2 Wagon |
3.2L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
240 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| XC T6 Wagon |
3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
325 ft-lbs |
2011 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
The Volvo XC70 features a horsepower range from 240 hp with the 3.2L engine to 300 hp with the 3.0L engine, both equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 325 lb-ft with the 3.0L engine, also utilizing the AWD configuration.
2011 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| XC 3.2 Wagon |
3.2L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic | FWD |
240 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| XC 3.2 Wagon |
3.2L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic | AWD |
240 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| XC T6 Wagon |
3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic | AWD |
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
325 ft-lbs |
2010 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
The Volvo XC70 features a horsepower range from 235 hp with the 3.2L engine to 281 hp with the 3.0L engine.
Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 295 lb-ft with the 3.0L engine, both utilizing an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and a 6-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic capability.
2010 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| XC Wagon |
3.2L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic | AWD |
235 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| XC T6 Wagon |
3.0L | Turbo | I6 | 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic | AWD |
281 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
295 ft-lbs |
2009 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
The Volvo XC70 features a horsepower range from 235 hp with the 3.2L engine to 281 hp with the 3.0L engine.
Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 295 lb-ft with the 3.0L engine, both utilizing an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and a 6-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic capability.
2009 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| XC Wagon |
3.2L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic | AWD |
235 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| XC T6 Wagon |
3.0L | Turbo | I6 | 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic | AWD |
281 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
295 ft-lbs |
2008 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
The 2008 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a 3.2L engine producing a consistent output of 235 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque.
This model features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic capability.
2008 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| XC Wagon |
3.2L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic | AWD |
235 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
Second Generation: 2000-2007
The second-generation Volvo XC70 (2000–2007) featured a 2.5L low-pressure turbocharged five-cylinder engine producing 208 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 5-speed automatic Geartronic transmission and standard all-wheel drive (AWD).
Notable advancements included a Haldex-based AWD system and increased ground clearance of 8.2 inches, enhancing its off-road capability.
This generation also introduced adhesively bonded construction, improving body rigidity by 70% over its predecessor.
2007 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
The Volvo XC70 is equipped with a 2.5L engine producing a consistent output of 208 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque.
This model features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and utilizes a 5-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic capability.
2007 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| XC Wagon |
2.5L | Turbo | I5 | 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic | AWD |
208 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
236 ft-lbs |
2006 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
The 2006 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a 2.5L low-pressure turbocharged engine, producing a consistent output of 208 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque.
This model features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic capability.
2006 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| XC Wagon |
2.5L | Turbo | I5 | 2.5LLow-Pressure | 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic | AWD |
208 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
236 ft-lbs |
2005 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
The 2005 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a 2.5L low-pressure turbocharged engine, producing a consistent output of 208 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque.
This model features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic capability.
2005 Volvo XC70 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| XC Wagon |
2.5L | Turbo | I5 | 2.5LLow-Pressure | 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic | AWD |
208 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
236 ft-lbs |
Volvo XC70_shutterstock 281493971
Popular Horsepower And Torque Ratings