The Lowdown: 1998 Volvo XC70
By Thomas Brillstein
The 1998 Volvo XC70
Made in SWEDEN for Volvo, the XC70 for 1998 is a leader in the 5-seat WAGON 4-DR segment. It retailed for $35,595 USD with a dealer cost of $32,645 USD.
Fuel Economy
The XC70's standard 2.4L L5 DOHC 20V TURBO engine has been measured to get 18 miles/gallon city driving using a 18.30 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The XC70 retails for $35,595 USD with a invoice price of $32,645 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The XC70 comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a all-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
XC70 Dimensions
The 1998 XC70 has standard length of 185.90 inches and a width of 69.30 inches. The XC70 rides 58.30 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 6.50 inches. Front headroom is 38.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the XC70 a radius of 37.70 inches. It uses 205/65R15 tires with a wheelbase of 104.80 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag. XC70 optional equipment may include CD Player, Manual Sunroof.
Exterior color choices include Black, Coral Red Metallic, Emerald Green Metallic, Mystic Silver Metallic, Nautic Blue Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, White with interior choices of Graphite Leather, Graphite Leather/Canvas, Ivory (Light Beige) Leather, Light Taupe Leather, Taupe (Oak) Leather, Taupe (Oak) Leather/Canvas. The XC70 seats 5 people with 41.40 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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