The C70, part of Volvo's lineup since 1998, is a large sedan with seating up to 4. Having better than average EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, it reduces fuel costs and pollution. Volvo offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2011 Volvo C70 is average compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2011 Volvo C70 has a score of 79, implying a 0.043% chance of driver death (3.9% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2011 Volvo C70 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0431% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.9208%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0431% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.9208% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2011 Volvo C70 is 8% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2011 Volvo C70 is 15% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
And it is about as safe as many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2011 Volvo C70 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 62 to 91. The 2011 Volvo C70 is safer than the 2011 Lexus IS, the 2011 Lexus GS, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and the 2011 Volkswagen Eos and less safe than the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the 2011 Audi Q5. It is about as safe as the 2011 INFINITI G, the 2011 BMW 3 Series, and the 2011 Audi A4.
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