2006 Volvo V70 Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
19 - 22 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(33 Total Reviews)
An excellent family car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo V70 2.4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
Review
This is the first Volvo I have owned and I have never regretted buying it. The safety features offer peace of mind. The car's performance is very good and reliability is way above average. I have literally had nothing to do but scheduled maintenance + change 2 tires in 3 years. Legroom in the rear seat is cramped a bit for larger adults but teens and kids fit great. The integrated safety seats saved us about $400 because we didn't have to buy new baby seats once our boys hit 3 yrs old. I am contemplating a new XC70 now.
Favorite Features
Heated seats, climate control, seat memory, trip computer, cargo space
Suggested Improvements
Deciphering the radio and how to program it was beyond my two university degrees to figure out. The roof rack should be standard equipment.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Better than Ever
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo V70 2.4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
Review
This is my 4th Volvo and one of my favorites - why? Supportive comfort in front seats, handling control around corners is very good, driveability and great gas mileage. City average 28 and Highway 32. Sound system is very good, really like the system health displays. Husband is very tall and enjoys the ride; great cargo space. Back seats are just okay for adults, better for kids. Only issue in 2.5 years and 33K miles is a small rattle in the driver dash sometimes. Love this car.
Favorite Features
Front seats, driveability, better MPG than most hybrids!
Suggested Improvements
Nothing really
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
06 V70 2.5T
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo V70 2.5T 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
I purchased this car used in March. The fuel economy is not too bad compairable to my 97 Honda Accord. Interior comfort is a little lacking. Performace is good. May buy a used 08 next year if it is more comfortable inside. Car has nav system. I hate it, gets on my nerves! 3rd row seat is also useless
Favorite Features
Comfort on highway. Performance,
Suggested Improvements
More positons for drivers seat. My 96 Dodge Ram had more adjustments!
1 out 3 people found this review helpful
One of the best turbo wagons out there
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo V70 R 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
Very nicely styled, stands out from the average V70. Nice Pegasus 17" rims. Very good inline-5 turbo, twin-intercooled engine. Smooth 6-speed auto transmission. Adjustable continuously control chassis concept suspension is great: click, and you are in comfort mode, another click, and suspension fully tightens. Amazing! Excellent 4-piston Brembo brakes all around. Thick rimmed, sporty steering wheel. Leather-wrapper everywhere. One of the most comfortable seats I've had in a car. HU-850 unit is awesome, Nav unit is OK.
Favorite Features
Powerful engine. Powerful brakes. Awesome styling. Nice HIDs without the annoying cutoff.
Suggested Improvements
Brakes are really touchy (on/off almost). Fog lights need improvement. Some interior panels need more robustness. Nordkap leather had some dye flaws. Intercooler pipe over the engine is weak, brackets breaks and rubs hood liner.
7 out 7 people found this review helpful
Unhappy Volvo V70
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo V70 2.5T 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
An ok car. Minor rattle from dash vent, should not be in a car costing over 40K. Also lacks some comfort features and storage spaces. Rear leg room is poor. If you buy this car be prepared to give up some nifty stuff .
Favorite Features
Seats, power and utility.
Suggested Improvements
More toys for the driver to play with. More handy storage.
3 out 8 people found this review helpful
Worth the Money for the Seats
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo V70 2.5T 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
My wife had decided she wanted more than a Japanese car, one that will go over 200K (like all our other cars). We looked at Outback, Camry, Accord, and Passat. Camry and Accord no longer come in wagons, and we didn't like the Subaru. Saab, BMW and Audi were overpriced. We were so impressed with the seats and the Volvo reputation for safety we bought it. Absolutely no problems, 25 MPG city, 31 MPG highway. Not too shabby for a turbo. The 5 cylinder is a little rough compared to a V6, but the car has a smooth ride.
Favorite Features
Seats. Excellent build quality, no squeaks or rattles. Good acceleration.
Suggested Improvements
Upgrade "packages" don't combine real world features.
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
My Sports Car Replacement
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo V70 R 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
We are pleasantly surprised. We had to find a family vehicle to replace the not so family friendly 03 Porsche 911. My new replacement vehicle is a wolf is sheeps clothing: fun, fast with room for our new addition (our daughter) and the family dog. I was not expecting the performance that is provided in this car from a Volvo, not to mention a wagon. As it stands now, I dont even miss my beloved Porsche. Interior is well laid out and all functions are easy to operate. As for fuel mileage, average 26.1 mpg; this is higher than the 25 mpg advertised in every review Ive read thus far. Love it!
Favorite Features
Sport car performance with SUV functionality.
Suggested Improvements
Better turning radius at low speeds.
7 out 7 people found this review helpful
Unassuming yet Striking
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo V70 R 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
My V70R has been an absolute pleasure to own. This is a drivers car! My last two cars were the XCV70 and V70T5. The R puts these two cars to shame. With a one hour commute each way I am enjoying the car more each day. From seat support and comfort to sheer power the V70R for the money is the best performance and value on the market today.
Favorite Features
The Atacama Natural Leather interior with the Black Sapphire Metalic paint makes this one of the best looking cars on the road. This striking combination will make even the most enthusiastic BMW or Benz owners envious.
Suggested Improvements
The factory installed Sirius radio and iPod adapters are limited and do not allow full feature access to these technologies.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Great family cruiser
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo V70 2.4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
Review
We bought our red stick shift V70 last summer, and are very pleased with it. If you want a 7 passenger vehicle (we got the rear rumble seat) without having to drive a huge SUV or minivan, this is it. It's not tremendously sporty, but has adequate pickup and corners well. It's also very comfortable for long drives. Service and parts are very expensive.
Favorite Features
Front seats, integrated child seats, rear rumble seats, safety equipment, park assist, integrated electronics.
Suggested Improvements
Reduce part prices. $60 for dealer-only wiper blades are an affront to customers. Make the 2.5 turbo available with stick shift.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Safety, Features, Comfort & Performance
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo V70 2.5T 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
After 12 months, still impressed. Purchased after extensive research and test drives of several brands in a quest for a wagon-- closest competitors were Mazda6, Audi and BMW 3 series wagons. (BMW 3 series wagons impossible to find, plus dealers not helpful.) Gas mileage has actually improved over time to about 22 mpg around town-- dealer recommended using Chevron regular grade and it has performed well. Brake check valve and outside mirror glass replaced under warranty right after delivery. Otherwise trouble-free. Dealer/service has been great.
Favorite Features
Safety engineered in. BOTH front seats have a wide range of adjustments. Wife and I both have back issues, yet find the seats wonderful-- able to enjoy long days driving on a trip to Texas. Controls and instruments clear and well laid out. Small details show careful engineering.
Suggested Improvements
wheel wells intrude into front foot space. turning circle should be smaller.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
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