Volvo, V70/XC70, Generation 2, V70 D5 AWD (2002-2006)

The second-generation Volvo V70 and XC70 were produced from 2000 to 2007. The V70 D5 AWD model was introduced in 2002, replacing the earlier turbocharged inline-5 diesel engine with a more powerful common-rail direct-injection diesel unit.

Engine:

• Type: D5 (5-cylinder inline diesel)
• Displacement: 2,449 cc
• Power output: 163 hp @ 4,000 rpm
• Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 1,500-3,500 rpm
• Engine management system: ECU with electronic fuel injection and turbocharger boost control

Transmission:

• Type: 5-speed automatic with Tiptronic mode (optional) or 6-speed manual
• Gear ratios:
  • Automatic: 4.03 (1st), 2.29 (2nd), 1.56 (3rd), 1.11 (4th), 0.83 (5th)
  • Manual: 3.64 (1st), 2.20 (2nd), 1.44 (3rd), 1.04 (4th), 0.83 (5th), 6.03 (6th)

Chassis and Suspension:

• Type: Front-strut, rear-triangle design
• Spring rates:
  • Front: 120 mm (4.7 in) with progressive spring rate
  • Rear: 100 mm (3.9 in)
• Damping: Hydraulic shock absorbers
• Steering: Rack-and-pinion steering with power assistance

Brakes:

• Type: Ventilated discs at the front, solid discs at the rear
• Diameter:
  • Front: 320 mm (12.6 in) with ventilated design
  • Rear: 280 mm (11.0 in)
• Caliper type: Dual-piston floating calipers

Dimensions and Capacities:

• Length: 4,825 mm (189.8 in)
• Width: 1,846 mm (72.7 in) without mirrors, 2,012 mm (79.2 in) with mirrors
• Height: 1,573 mm (62.0 in)
• Wheelbase: 2,780 mm (109.4 in)
• Curb weight: approximately 1,900 kg (4,189 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 70 liters (18.5 gallons)
• Towing capacity: up to 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) with a suitable tow hitch

Safety and Emissions:

• Airbags:
  • Dual front airbags
  • Front side airbags
  • Full-length curtain airbags
• Electronic stability control: Adaptive cruise control and traction control were standard
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS): Standard on all models
• Crashworthiness:
  • The V70 was rated 5 out of 5 stars in frontal offset crashes by the Euro NCAP in 2000.
  • The side impact rating was 4 out of 5 stars.
• Emissions standards: Meets Euro 3 and US EPA Tier 1 emissions regulations