Volvo XC70 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Volvo XC70 transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6 AT, 8 AT
    • Average acceleration: 7.5 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4792 rpm
    • Average torque: 402 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1936 kg / 4269 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2791 kg / 6154 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2013 Volvo XC70 through generations

  • 2.4 T5 —6 AT (360 Nm)
  • 2.4 D5 —6 AT (440 Nm)
  • 2.4 D4 —6 AT (420 Nm)
  • 2.0 D4 —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0 T5 —8 AT (350 Nm)
  • 3.0 T6 —6 AT (440 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.4 T5 6 AT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 D5 6 AT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 D4 6 AT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 D4 8 AT—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T5 8 AT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 T6 6 AT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.4 T5 6 AT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.4 D5 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.4 D4 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 D4 8 AT—4250 rpm.
  • 2.0 T5 8 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 3.0 T6 6 AT—5600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.4 T5 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5400 rpm. 84%
    2.4 D5 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.4 D4 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 D4 Automatic 8 AT Front wheel drive 4250 rpm. 96%
    2.0 T5 Automatic 8 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    3.0 T6 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.4 T5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.4 D5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 D4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 D4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 T5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.0 T6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Volvo XC70 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4429 rpm
      • Average torque: 397 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1792 kg / 3951 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2602 kg / 5737 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Volvo XC70 through generations

  • 3.2 —6 AT (320 Nm)
  • 2.4d —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 3.0 T6 —6 AT (440 Nm)
  • 2.0 Drive —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0 D3 —6 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.4 D3 —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 2.4 D5 —6 MT (420 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.2 6 AT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4d 6 MT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 T6 6 AT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 Drive 6 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 D3 6 AT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 D3 6 MT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 D5 6 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.2 6 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 2.4d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.0 T6 6 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 2.0 Drive 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 2.0 D3 6 AT—3500 rpm.
  • 2.4 D3 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.4 D5 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.2 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 69%
    2.4d Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.0 T6 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 84%
    2.0 Drive Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    2.0 D3 Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    2.4 D3 Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.4 D5 Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.2
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.4d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 T6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 Drive
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 D3
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 D3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 D5
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Volvo XC70 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5000 rpm
      • Average torque: 315 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1689 kg / 3724 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2454 kg / 5411 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2000 Volvo XC70 through generations

  • 2.4 T —5 MT (285 Nm)
  • 2.5 T —5 MT (320 Nm)
  • 2.4 D5 —5 MT (340 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.4 T 5 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5 T 5 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 D5 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.4 T 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.5 T 5 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 2.4 D5 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.4 T Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.5 T Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000 rpm. 91%
    2.4 D5 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 T
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.5 T
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.4 D5
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%