2014 Volvo S60

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Rating8.1

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Compact Sedan
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$32,400 - $45,700
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Offers 3 powerful engines

Limited trunk space and cramped-up rear seats

Upgradation in its looks, leaner look

Super high safety scores

Outdated controls

Revision in instruments, seats, metallic accents, tire pressure monitor, and button illumination color

Great combination of responsive handling and smooth ride quality

Quickened transmission shift speed

Specs & Features

$34,400

price

250 hp @ 5400 rpm

horsepower

266 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

2.5L 5cyl AWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2014 Volvo S60 Sedan is a compact sedan offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $32,400. For that price, it mainly competes with the Acura TLX, the Audi A4, and the BMW 3 Series. Between 3 trims, the S60 offers 3 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.5L turbocharged Inline 5 engine capable of making 250 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, the second engine is a 3.0L turbocharged Inline 6 that is capable of 300-horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 325 horsepower-making 3.0L turbocharged Inline 6. All available engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The S60 reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.4 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.9 seconds with the 3.0L turbocharged Inline 6. Depending on the powertrain, the S60 can manage a combined fuel economy of between 21 and 24 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the S60 comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

Our recommendation is the T6 trim level when you're planning to purchase the 2014 Volvo S60 sedan. Why? Because this trim is significantly well-balanced on the price level as well as the performance. This trim gets a more powerful 300-hp V6 engine while sporting an MSRP of $39,250. There is also an improved list of standard as well as optional features that make it worth buying. Some of the features offered in the 2014 Volvo S60 include a heated windshield, heated windshield washers, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, an active cabin filter, 12-speaker premium sound system, navigation system, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and front and rear park sensors.

Trims

    T5
    $32,400 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Heated mirrors
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Rear Fog/driving lights
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Sirius AM/FM/HD/Satellite
    T5 Premier
    $34,900 onwards
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    T5 Premier Plus
    $35,550 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 5cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 250 hp @ 5400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 266 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    T5 Platinum
    $38,250 onwards
    • Navigation system
    T6
    $39,250 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    T6 Premier Plus
    $39,900 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 300 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 325 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    T6 Platinum
    $42,600 onwards
    • Navigation system
    T6 R-Design
    $42,700 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 325 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 354 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    T6 R-Design Platinum
    $45,700 onwards
    • Navigation system

Compare to similar cars

Price

$21,955- $33,480

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.88

Horsepower

185 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque

181 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

8.12

204 hp @ 6400 rpm

185 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.77

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$39,615- $41,850

Gasoline

8.2

306 hp @ 6400 rpm

277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$30,635- $39,275

Gasoline

7.91

201 hp @ 7000 rpm

170 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

5

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$29,690- $39,270

Gasoline

8.18

259 hp @ 5300 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$33,065- $48,195

Gasoline

7.72

202 hp @ 6300 rpm

190 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.95

180 hp @ 5000 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$23,700- $29,065

Gasoline

7.67

180 hp @ 6700 rpm

171 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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$33,800- $44,700

Gasoline

8.3

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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2014 Volvo S60 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.1 sec--
    4.9 sec13.6 sec152 mph
    2014 Audi S4

    Ranked #1

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    5.6 sec13.8 sec-
    6.1 sec14.6 sec130 mph
    6.3 sec14.8 sec161 mph

    2014 Volvo S60 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      21 mpg30 mpg24 mpg17.8 gal.373.8/534 mi.
      26 mpg38 mpg30 mpg13.2 gal.340.6/497.8 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg17.2 gal.412.8/584.8 mi.
      23 mpg36 mpg28 mpg15.8 gal.379.2/568.8 mi.
      2014 Audi A4

      Ranked #3

      24 mpg32 mpg27 mpg16.1 gal.386.4/515.2 mi.
      22 mpg33 mpg26 mpg16 gal.352/528 mi.

      2014 Volvo S60 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2014 Volvo S60

        Ranked #12

        182.2 in.73.4 in.58.4 in.5.4 in.109.3 in.
        191.4 in.72.8 in.57.7 in.5.8 in.109.3 in.
        190.2 in.73.1 in.58.4 in.6 in.107.8 in.
        188.3 in.71.8 in.56.8 in.5 in.112.2 in.
        2014 Audi S4

        Ranked #4

        185.7 in.71.9 in.55.4 in.5 in.110.7 in.
        185.6 in.72.4 in.56.7 in.5.9 in.106.5 in.

        2014 Volvo S60 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.147 cu.ft.
          14.2 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.120.1 cu.ft.
          14.3 cu.ft.95 cu.ft.67.3 cu.ft.
          12.4 cu.ft.88.2 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.
          2014 Audi S4

          Ranked #5

          12.4 cu.ft.90 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.94.5 cu.ft.49.5 cu.ft.

          2014 Volvo S60 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            147 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.147 cu.ft.-
            49.5 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.49.5 cu.ft.-
            2014 Audi S4

            Ranked #3

            62.9 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.220 ft.
            -15.8 cu.ft.-82 ft.
            10.4 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.79 ft.
            -13.1 cu.ft.--

            2014 Volvo S60 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3300 lbs.890 lbs.3528 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3319 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3479 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3300 lbs.
              -1037 lbs.3593 lbs.
              2014 Audi A4

              Ranked #3

              -1058 lbs.3516 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 24 mpg

              0-60 : 7.1 sec

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              Morgan King

              2015 Volvo S60

              T5 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A) w/Prod. End 6/14

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              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: August 19, 2024

              Fun and fast

              Pros - ["Very cost effective", "Comfortable seats", "Very fast car"]

              Cons - ["Not enough room", "Tires are expensive", "Tire pressure sensor"]

              The car, when bought, had high mileage but it was nothing but highway miles. The car is fantastic and insanely quick. The quality of the interior is spontaneous. I love that it's a 4 door design and it looks so good on the road.

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