2019 Volvo S60

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Rating7.7

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Compact Sedan
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$35,800 - $47,400
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Quick acceleration off-the-line with a decent mid-range punch

The infotainment system could do with a cleaner layout

Completely revamped for 2019 model

Refined interior cabin quality and its top-notch seats

The ride quality could've been improved

Optional semi-automated Pilot Assist

User-friendly Pilot Assist driving aids

Lacks rear USB ports

Specs & Features

$35,800

price

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 Volvo S60 is a compact sedan offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $35,800. For that price, it mainly competes with the BMW 3 series, the Jaguar XE, and the Audi A4. Between 3 trims, the S60 sedan offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine capable of making 250 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 316 horsepower-making 2.0L twincharged Inline-4 engine. Both engines are mated to an 8-Speed Automatic transmission. The S60 sedan reaches 60 MPH from zero in 6.2 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.7 seconds with the 2.0L twincharged engine. Depending on the powertrain, the S60 can manage a combined fuel economy between 28 and 25 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 9 striking colors that the S60 sedan comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2019 Volvo S60 sedan is offered in 3 trim levels and multiple exciting configurations, buyers can also pick between 2 capable powertrains too. But our recommendation is the base Momentum T5 trim level because it's very affordable compared to the other trim levels and offers its fair share of features that could always be enhanced with the multiple optional packages available.

Trims

    T5 Momentum
    $35,800 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Leatherette seats
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    T6 Momentum
    $40,300 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 316 hp @ 5700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 131 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    T5 R-Design
    $41,900 onwards
    • Cloth/Leather Seat trim
    • Front & rear fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    T5 Inscription
    $42,900 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 250 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.1 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg
    T6 R-Design
    $46,400 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 316 hp @ 5700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 131 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    T6 Inscription
    $47,400 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 316 hp @ 5700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 131 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg

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Price

$33,000- $45,950

Engine

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Rating

6.93

Horsepower

206 hp @ 6800 rpm

Torque

182 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

Capacity

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Gasoline

7.54

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275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

6.8

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264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm

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Gasoline

6.63

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

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Gasoline

7.25

188 hp @ 4200 rpm

236 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

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Gasoline

8.77

349 hp @ 5400 rpm

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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2019 Volvo S60 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.1 sec14.6 sec-
    3.84 sec12 sec180 mph
    4.23 sec12.6 sec160 mph
    4.3 sec12.8 sec128 mph
    2019 Audi S4

    Ranked #4

    4.4 sec13.1 sec155 mph
    4.7 sec13.3 sec-

    2019 Volvo S60 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      24 mpg36 mpg28 mpg14.5 gal.348/522 mi.
      80 mpg72 mpg76 mpg--
      2019 Audi A4

      Ranked #2

      27 mpg34 mpg30 mpg15.3 gal.413.1/520.2 mi.
      26 mpg36 mpg30 mpg15.6 gal.405.6/561.6 mi.
      2019 Audi A3

      Ranked #3

      26 mpg35 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.343.2/462 mi.
      24 mpg37 mpg29 mpg14.8 gal.355.2/547.6 mi.

      2019 Volvo S60 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        187.4 in.72.8 in.56.3 in.6 in.113.1 in.
        200.9 in.72.9 in.59.4 in.7 in.111.7 in.
        198.8 in.76.3 in.56 in.6 in.116.1 in.
        194.1 in.73.4 in.58.2 in.8 in.112.2 in.
        193.8 in.72.9 in.57.8 in.4 in.115.7 in.
        191.7 in.73 in.57 in.5.8 in.109.3 in.

        2019 Volvo S60 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2019 Volvo S60

          Ranked #20

          11.6 cu.ft.--
          12 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.218.9 cu.ft.
          2019 Audi S4

          Ranked #2

          13 cu.ft.64.3 cu.ft.131.7 cu.ft.
          33.5 cu.ft.145.4 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.
          15.4 cu.ft.96.5 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.
          13 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.72.2 cu.ft.

          2019 Volvo S60 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -11.6 cu.ft.--
            218.9 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.218.9 cu.ft.-
            47.3 cu.ft.17.6 cu.ft.47.3 cu.ft.-
            94.1 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.-
            45.5 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.16.1 cu.ft.79 ft.
            51.9 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.51.9 cu.ft.-

            2019 Volvo S60 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -890 lbs.3657 lbs.
              6200 lbs.1180 lbs.4513 lbs.Jeep USA
              5291 lbs.1550 lbs.3870 lbs.
              2019 Audi Q5

              Ranked #3

              4400 lbs.1058 lbs.4045 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1216 lbs.3184 lbs.Jeep USA
              1000 lbs.-3739 lbs.

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