2012 Volvo XC70

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Rating7.5

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Midsize Wagon
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$32,950 - $43,650
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Excellent ride quality and comfort

Disappointing gas mileage

Redesigned instrument cluster

Two capable powertrain choices

Weak braking capability

Lots of space for people and cargo

Outdated center console

Specs & Features

$32,950

price

240 hp @ 6200 rpm

horsepower

236 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.2L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2012 Volvo XC70 Wagon is a midsize wagon offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $32,950. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi Allroad Wagon, the smaller BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive Wagon, and the larger Ford Flex Wagon. 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 turbocharged 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 6.8 seconds with the 3.0L inline-6 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the XC70 can manage a combined fuel economy between 20 and 21 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 9 striking colors the XC70 comes in really pull you towards itself. 

Buying Advice

The 2012 Volvo XC70 Wagon is a comfortable and spacious wagon offered in two trims. Among them, we recommend getting the stronger T6 trim that comes powered by the stronger turbocharged engine under the hood. 

Trims

    Base
    $32,950 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Fog/Driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Sirius AM/FM/HD/Satellite
    Premier
    $35,900 onwards
    • Front passenger Lumbar support
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    Premier Plus
    $37,750 onwards
    • Parking assist
    T6
    $39,100 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    Platinum
    $40,450 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    T6 Premier Plus
    $40,950 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    T6 Platinum
    $43,650 onwards
    • Navigation system

Compare to similar cars

Price

$32,950- $43,650

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.52

Horsepower

300 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque

325 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm

Capacity

7

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$27,270- $30,850

Gasoline

8.08

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

207 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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$21,750- $27,050

Gasoline

7.36

121 hp @ 6000 rpm

114 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

7

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2012 Volvo XC70 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.5 sec--
    2012 Audi A3

    Ranked #1

    7.1 sec-130 mph
    9.9 sec17.8 sec-

    2012 Volvo XC70 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/462.5 mi.
      25 mpg35 mpg30 mpg12.4 gal.334.8/434 mi.
      2012 Audi A3

      Ranked #2

      21 mpg30 mpg24 mpg14.5 gal.304.5/435 mi.

      2012 Volvo XC70 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        190.5 in.73.3 in.63.1 in.8.3 in.110 in.
        2012 Audi A3

        Ranked #2

        169 in.78.5 in.56 in.4.3 in.101.5 in.
        161.7 in.70.4 in.61.5 in.6 in.102.2 in.

        2012 Volvo XC70 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          33.3 cu.ft.98 cu.ft.72.1 cu.ft.
          -96 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.
          2012 Audi A3

          Ranked #3

          19.5 cu.ft.89 cu.ft.39 cu.ft.

          2012 Volvo XC70 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            72.1 cu.ft.33.3 cu.ft.72.1 cu.ft.56 ft.
            41 cu.ft.-41 cu.ft.-
            2012 Audi A3

            Ranked #3

            39 cu.ft.19.5 cu.ft.39 cu.ft.-

            2012 Volvo XC70 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3300 lbs.1285 lbs.4147 lbs.
              2012 Audi A3

              Ranked #2

              -1102 lbs.3219 lbs.
              -860 lbs.2954 lbs.

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