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2000 Volvo C70 MPG & fuel economy

The 2000 Volvo C70 is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1999 model. Among 43 compact cars rated for 2000, it ranks 36th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,821 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,821 15,000 mi/yr · $18.81 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2000 #36 of 43 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2000 Volvo C70's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2510.69.4
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 2000 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Toyota Echo32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  4. 4Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
  5. 5Chevrolet Prizm30 MPG $1,550
  6. 36Volvo C7021 MPG $2,821
  7. 43Jaguar XJR16 MPG $3,703
2000 C70Other compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

C70 MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.3L 5-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
C70 Coupe		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.3L 5-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
C70 Convertible		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
FWD · 2.3L 5-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
C70 Coupe		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
FWD · 2.4L 5-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
C70 Coupe		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
FWD · 2.3L 5-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
C70 Convertible		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
FWD · 2.4L 5-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
C70 Convertible		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 5-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

2000 Volvo C70 vs. rivals

vs BMW 5 Series 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs BMW M 19 MPG · $3,118/yr C70 saves $297/yr vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 22 MPG · $2,693/yr C-Class saves $128/yr vs Jaguar XJ 18 MPG · $3,292/yr C70 saves $470/yr vs Audi A4 24 MPG · $2,469/yr A4 saves $353/yr vs Lexus ES 20 MPG · $2,325/yr ES saves $496/yr vs Audi S4 18 MPG · $3,292/yr C70 saves $470/yr vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 17 MPG · $3,485/yr C70 saves $664/yr vs Jaguar XJR 16 MPG · $3,703/yr C70 saves $882/yr vs Infiniti G20 24 MPG · $1,938/yr G20 saves $884/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2000 Volvo C70?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2000 Volvo C70 use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2000 Volvo C70?

The 2000 Volvo C70's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2000 Volvo C70 per year?

About $2,821 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $18.81 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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