Overview
The 2011 Volvo XC70 Wagon is a midsize wagon offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $37,100. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A6 Wagon, the Cadillac CTS Wagon, and the Ford Flex Wagon which has the lowest base price tag among the bunch and comes with a standard seating capacity of 7 as opposed to 5 given on any other wagon in the competition. Between 2 trims, the XC70 offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.2L Inline-6 capable of making 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 300-horsepower-making 3.0L Turbo Inline-6 engine. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The XC70 reaches 60 mph from zero in 8.4 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 7.1 seconds with the 3.0L Turbo Inline-6 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the XC70 can manage a combined fuel economy between 19 and 21 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 9 striking colors the XC70 comes in really pull you towards itself.
