2019 Volvo S60 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan

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Rating7.8

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Compact Sedan
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$54,400 - $55,400
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Opulent interior design and comfort

Lacks USB ports for rear seats

Completely revamped in terms of its design

Lots of standard safety and convenience features are available

The available sports suspension makes the overall ride quality rather rough.

Semi-automated Pilot Assist is now available as an optional feature

Impressive Bowers & Wilkins audio system

Mediocre handling characteristics, at best

Upgraded performance and EV range

Specs & Features

$54,400

price

400 hp @ 5700 rpm

horsepower

472 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Armed with a 2.0L supercharged Inline-4 engine and a 10.4-kWh battery, fused to an 8-Speed Automatic transmission, the 2019 Volvo S60 PHEV makes 400 horsepower and 472 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 313 horsepower while the electric motor manages 87 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2019 Volvo S60 PHEV cover 0-60 in 4.4 seconds. You can drive the S60 PHEV for 22 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for a small trip in the city. Combined, the S60 PHEV achieves an impressive 74 MPGe combined while getting 31 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $54,400, the S60 PHEV has no direct competitors. An indirect rival to the S60 PHEV is the BMW 5 Series PHEV which falls in the midsize sedan segment and offers more room. Other than this, the American market offers a good deal in MHEVs with rivals like the Audi A6 and the Acura RLX. 

Buying Advice

Despite there being no significant difference between the 2 available trim levels for the 2019 Volvo S60 PHEV, our recommendation is the base Inscription trim. The Inscription trim is more focused on elegance and offers a real driftwood interior with lounge-like interior setting. 

Trims

    T8 R-Design
    $54,400 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 400 hp @ 5700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 472 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 31 mpg
    T8 Inscription
    $55,400 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 400 hp @ 5700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 472 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 31 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$44,300- $60,050

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.28

Horsepower

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

267 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

Capacity

7

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$63,550- $105,700

Gasoline

7.37

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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2019 Volvo S60 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.7 sec--
    2019 BMW X6

    Ranked #2

    6 sec14.8 sec130 mph
    7.2 sec14.8 sec134 mph

    2019 Volvo S60 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      29 mpg34 mpg31 mpg15.9 gal.-
      20 mpg27 mpg23 mpg19.5 gal.390/526.5 mi.
      2019 BMW X6

      Ranked #3

      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg21.9 gal.403.2/537.6 mi.

      2019 Volvo S60 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        187.4 in.72.8 in.56.3 in.5.8 in.113.1 in.
        196.2 in.77.7 in.67.4 in.5.6 in.111 in.
        2019 BMW X6

        Ranked #2

        193.8 in.78.3 in.67 in.8.3 in.115.5 in.

        2019 Volvo S60 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          11.6 cu.ft.--
          2019 BMW X6

          Ranked #1

          26.6 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.
          15 cu.ft.132.7 cu.ft.68.4 cu.ft.

          2019 Volvo S60 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            -11.6 cu.ft.-
            93.8 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.68.4 cu.ft.
            2019 BMW X6

            Ranked #3

            150 cu.ft.26.6 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.

            2019 Volvo S60 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -890 lbs.5068 lbs.
              2019 BMW X6

              Ranked #1

              6000 lbs.1110 lbs.4585 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1336 lbs.4032 lbs.

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