Volvo S70 BHP
The Volvo S70 has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1998 Volvo S70 SE TDI produces 138 BHP, while the 2000 Volvo S70 produces 236 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
16 recorded variants, from 138–250 BHP.
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Popular Volvo S70 BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S70 T5 | 2000 | 2,319 cc | Petrol | 236 BHPS70 |
| S70 20V Auto | 1999 | 2,435 cc | Petrol | 168 BHPS70 |
| S70 SE 10V | 1998 | 2,435 cc | Petrol | 142 BHPS70 |
| S70 SE TDI | 1998 | 2,461 cc | Diesel | 138 BHPS70 |
| S70 SE Turbo Auto | 1998 | 2,435 cc | Petrol | 190 BHPS70 |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,461 cc | Diesel | 1998 | 138 BHP | 290 Nm | 2 |
| 2,435 cc | Petrol | 1997–1999 | 142–190 BHP | 206–270 Nm | 9 |
| 2,319 cc | Petrol | 1997–2000 | 236–250 BHP | 330–350 Nm | 5 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S70 T5 | 2000 | 2,319 cc | Petrol | 236 BHP | 239.3 PS | 330 Nm | 176 kW | 7 sec | 152 mph |
| S70 20V Auto | 1999 | 2,435 cc | Petrol | 168 BHP | 170.4 PS | 220 Nm | 125 kW | 130 mph | |
| S70 SE T5 Auto | 1999 | 2,319 cc | Petrol | 236 BHP | 239.3 PS | 330 Nm | 176 kW | 152 mph | |
| S70 20V Auto | 1998 | 2,435 cc | Petrol | 168 BHP | 170.4 PS | 220 Nm | 125 kW | 130 mph | |
| S70 SE 10V Auto | 1998 | 2,435 cc | Petrol | 142 BHP | 144 PS | 206 Nm | 106 kW | 10.2 sec | 127 mph |
| S70 SE 10V | 1998 | 2,435 cc | Petrol | 142 BHP | 144 PS | 206 Nm | 106 kW | 10.2 sec | 127 mph |
| S70 SE 20V Auto | 1998 | 2,435 cc | Petrol | 168 BHP | 170.4 PS | 220 Nm | 125 kW | 8.9 sec | 130 mph |
| S70 SE TDI | 1998 | 2,461 cc | Diesel | 138 BHP | 139.9 PS | 290 Nm | 103 kW | 124 mph | |
| S70 SE Turbo Auto | 1998 | 2,435 cc | Petrol | 190 BHP | 192.7 PS | 270 Nm | 142 kW | 8.9 sec | 140 mph |
| S70 T5 Auto | 1998 | 2,319 cc | Petrol | 236 BHP | 239.3 PS | 330 Nm | 176 kW | 7 sec | 152 mph |
| S70 T5 | 1998 | 2,319 cc | Petrol | 236 BHP | 239.3 PS | 330 Nm | 176 kW | 7 sec | 152 mph |
| S70 XT TD Auto | 1998 | 2,461 cc | Diesel | 138 BHP | 139.9 PS | 290 Nm | 103 kW | 9.9 sec | 121 mph |
| S70 20V | 1997 | 2,435 cc | Petrol | 168 BHP | 170.4 PS | 220 Nm | 125 kW | 8.9 sec | 130 mph |
| S70 CD 10V Auto | 1997 | 2,435 cc | Petrol | 142 BHP | 144 PS | 206 Nm | 106 kW | 10.2 sec | 127 mph |
| S70 CD Turbo Auto | 1997 | 2,435 cc | Petrol | 190 BHP | 192.7 PS | 270 Nm | 142 kW | 140 mph | |
| S70 R | 1997 | 2,319 cc | Petrol | 250 BHP | 253.5 PS | 350 Nm | 186.4 kW | 6.7 sec | 155 mph |
Volvo S70 BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Volvo S70?
Recorded horsepower for the Volvo S70 is 138–250 BHP across 16 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Volvo S70 engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 250 BHP, from the S70.
Which Volvo S70 year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 250 BHP, recorded for 1997.
What torque is recorded for the Volvo S70?
Recorded torque is 206–350 Nm on the 16 variants that include it.