| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | Volvo C70 | |
| Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 103.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Length | 190.5 in | 180.4 in | 10.1 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 72.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 63.1 in | 55.1 in | 8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4092 lb. | 3640 lb. | 452 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 53.6 in | 3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 47.0 in | 9.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 41.5 in | 13.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 59.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo XC70.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volvo C70.