I have a 95 850 GLT wagon. I understand 8 series body with a 5 cylinder engine. (just like my old 2 series 4 cylinder 240, God rest her soul) OK, got it.

But the V70 is the newer 5 cylinder version, where does the term V70 come from? Same inline transverse 5 banger. Does V indicate wagon and S indicate sedan?

Just wondering...Dave

 

V stands for Variant ( the European term for wagon) and 70 is the series of the car. Hence V70 means 70 series wagon and S70 means 70 series sedan

 

Variant- ok, I see. I thought a wagon was called a Combi across the pond or maybe thats down under.

So I guess a S70 and a V70 are the same except for Sedan and Variant. Engine, front exterior trim (fenders, lights etc) interior bits etc, the same for both?

Dave

 

Pretty much same everything. Think of it like the Camaro / Firebirds of old. They were the same car with different trim. Some times the springs and shocks might be different due to a different weight capacity and distribution but I'm not sure on the 70 series Volvo if it's different or the same. I know when I bought sport springs for my 850 they offered different springs from sedan to wagon.

 

On my old 245 (wagon) I always thought it was really cool how all 4 of the doors would fit on a 244 (sedan). That's real engineering.

 

V = Versatility. I sometimes fold the seats down in my T-5R Wagon and tell me wife we have the roomiest 2 seater in town.

1998 Press Release

 

That was a good read.