2001 Volvo C70 Coupe
The 2001 Volvo C70 Coupe is a coupe. 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 COUPE
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 30, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Volvo | Model | C70 Coupe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2001 | Version / Trim | Volvo 2001 C70 Coupe |
| Body Style | Coupe | Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 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 COUPES
Compared with other 2001 coupes in our database, its 236 hp is 17% more than the average 2001 coupe (201 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.2 seconds quicker than average, and it is 27% heavier than the typical coupe.
| 2001 Volvo C70 Coupe | Average 2001 coupes | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 236 hp | 201 hp (13 cars) | +17% |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 249 Nm (13 cars) | +28% |
| 0–60 mph | 7.5 s | 8.7 s (11 cars) | -14% |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 120 mph (11 cars) | +8% |
| Kerb weight | 1,560 kg | 1,224 kg (15 cars) | +27% |
| Engine size | 2,300 cc | 2,534 cc (13 cars) | -9% |
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 coupes with similar power to the 2001 Volvo C70 Coupe.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Volvo C70 Coupe | 236 hp | 7.5 s | 1,560 kg |
| 2001 BMW 330ci | 225 hp | 6.8 s | 1,470 kg |
| 2001 Audi TT Coupe | 180 hp | 5.9 s | 1,285 kg |