2016 Volvo S60

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Rating8.4

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Compact Sedan
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$34,150 - $59,700
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Wide range of engine options

No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto support is available

Inscription trim has a longer wheelbase and more legroom

Inspiring crash ratings

Cramped rear legroom with regular wheelbase trims

Revised features list

Crispy handling and well-appointed interior

The fold-flat front passenger seat is no longer available

T6 R-Design AWD trim's engine will be swapped with the T6 Inline-4 engine

Specs & Features

$38,300

price

250 hp @ 5400 rpm

horsepower

266 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

2.5L 5cyl AWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Volvo S60 is a compact sedan offered in 10 trims with 2 wheelbases, starting off at a base MSRP of $34,150. For that price, it mainly competes with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, the Audi A4 sedan, and the Cadillac ATS sedan. Between 10 trims, the S60 offers 4 powertrains. The base engine is a T5 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 capable of making 240 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a T5 2.5L Turbo Inline-5 engine which produces 250 horsepower. Furthermore, a T6 2.0L Turbo/Supercharged Inline-4 engine with 302 horsepower is also present. Meanwhile, a 325 horsepower-making T6 3.0 Turbo Inline-6 engine can be selected as well. That said, a 6-speed automatic transmission and an 8-speed automatic transmission are the available transmissions on offer. That said, the S60 reaches 60 mph from zero in the range of 4.9-6.9 seconds. Depending on the powertrain, the S60 can manage a combined fuel economy between 21 and 30 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 12 striking colors the S60 comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

We are picking the T6 Drive-E trim with the Technology Package, the Climate Package, and the Blind Spot Information System Package which collectively adds heated front and rear seats, adaptive cruise control, a blind spot information system with cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and more.

Trims

    Premier
    $34,150 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 5cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 250 hp @ 5400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 266 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    T5
    $34,150 onwards
    • 17-inch silver painted aluminum wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    T5 Platinum
    $35,650 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl 8A
    • Horsepower: 302 hp @ 5700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.9 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg
    T5 Premier
    $36,800 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 240 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    T5 Inscription Platinum
    $38,900 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 240 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg
    T6
    $39,450 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 302 hp @ 5700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    R-Design Special Edition
    $39,900 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl 8A
    • Horsepower: 240 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.9 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    T5 Inscription Premier
    $40,400 onwards
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    T6 Platinum
    $43,300 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 302 hp @ 5700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    T6 R-Design
    $44,200 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 302 hp @ 5700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    T6 R-Design Platinum
    $47,700 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 302 hp @ 5700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    T6 Polestar
    $59,700 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 345 hp @ 5250 rpm hp
    • Torque: 369 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$34,150- $59,700

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.41

Horsepower

345 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque

369 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

8

206 hp @ 6800 rpm

182 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$35,900- $40,100

Gasoline

8.17

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.29

180 hp @ 5000 rpm

200 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$33,215- $51,945

Gasoline

8.15

202 hp @ 6300 rpm

191 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$33,950- $49,950

Gasoline

8.06

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.93

306 hp @ 6400 rpm

277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$39,700

Gasoline

8.05

255 hp @ 6400 rpm

236 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.68

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.94

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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2016 Volvo S60 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    6.9 sec15.1 sec130 mph -
    5.6 sec13.8 sec-
    6.1 sec15.1 sec-
    6.56 sec--
    2016 Audi A4

    Ranked #4

    6.6 sec15.5 sec130 mph
    6.71 sec14 sec135 mph

    2016 Volvo S60 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      25 mpg37 mpg29 mpg17.8 gal.- -
      26 mpg38 mpg30 mpg13.2 gal.343.2/501.6 mi.
      25 mpg34 mpg28 mpg18 gal.450/612 mi.
      23 mpg36 mpg28 mpg15.8 gal.379.2/568.8 mi.
      24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg17.2 gal.412.8/602 mi.
      2016 Audi A4

      Ranked #4

      24 mpg31 mpg27 mpg16.1 gal.354.2/499.1 mi.

      2016 Volvo S60 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        182.5 in.73.4 in.58.4 in.5.4 in.109.3 in.
        190.3 in.73 in.57 in.5.8 in.109.3 in.
        188.3 in.71.8 in.56.8 in.5 in.112.2 in.
        2016 Audi A4

        Ranked #3

        185.1 in.71.9 in.56.2 in.5 in.110.6 in.
        184.5 in.71.3 in.56.8 in.4.1 in.111.8 in.
        183.7 in.71.3 in.56.3 in.5.1 in.110.2 in.

        2016 Volvo S60 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          -93 cu.ft.10.9 cu.ft.
          12.6 cu.ft.88.2 cu.ft.53.2 cu.ft.
          13 cu.ft.62.5 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.
          2016 Audi A4

          Ranked #3

          12.4 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.90.2 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.113.9 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.

          2016 Volvo S60 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            10.9 cu.ft.-10.9 cu.ft.-
            -13.1 cu.ft.--
            10.4 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.67 ft.
            41 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.98 ft.
            -13.8 cu.ft.--
            13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.-

            2016 Volvo S60 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -890 lbs.- -
              1000 lbs.-3319 lbs.
              --3417 lbs.
              -1166 lbs.3574 lbs.
              -959 lbs.3483 lbs.
              -1047 lbs.3583 lbs.

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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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