2001 Volvo C70 Convertible
The 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible is a convertible. It has a 2.3-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine producing 236 hp (176 kW), with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 7.5 seconds and top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2001 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 30, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Volvo | Model | C70 Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2001 | Version / Trim | Volvo 2001 C70 Convertible |
| Body Style | Convertible | Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | Ext. Colour | Ice White, Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Silver Metallic, Titanium Grey Metallic, Nautic Blue Metallic, Ash Gold Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Sweden |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Engine | 2.3L 5-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 2,300 cc |
| Power | 236 hp / 176 kW | Torque | 320 Nm / 236 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 7.5 sec | Top Speed | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 18 mpg city / 24 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,758 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,560 kg (3,439 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2001 CONVERTIBLES
Compared with other 2001 convertibles in our database, its 236 hp is 9% less than the average 2001 convertible (260 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.9 seconds slower than average.
| 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible | Average 2001 convertibles | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 236 hp | 260 hp (10 cars) | -9% |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm (10 cars) | +3% |
| 0–60 mph | 7.5 s | 6.6 s (7 cars) | +14% |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 142 mph (7 cars) | -8% |
| Kerb weight | 1,560 kg | 1,486 kg (10 cars) | +5% |
| Engine size | 2,300 cc | 2,920 cc (10 cars) | -21% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2001 convertibles with similar power to the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible | 236 hp | 7.5 s | 1,560 kg |
| 2001 BMW 330ci Convertible | 225 hp | 6.8 s | 1,470 kg |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 210 hp | 8.5 s | 1,525 kg |