2015 Volvo V60

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Rating8.2

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Compact Wagon
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$35,300 - $47,300
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Plenty of trims and packages to choose from

Less rear-seat legroom

The Volvo V60 is a completely new vehicle released in the US for 2015

Full efficient and powerful engine options

2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 can feel reductant

Latest safety features

Specs & Features

$35,950

price

240 hp @ 5600 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 8A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the compact wagon, the 2015 Volvo V60 Wagon goes up against other notable names in the class, like the Audi A4 Allroad and the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. Spread across 6 trims, the Volvo starts off at a base price of MSRP of $35,300 and carries on to $47,300. However, not all trims are built equally, as there are 3 powertrains on offer. Starting off is the 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 and 8-speed automatic transmission base engine.

Making 240 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, this engine makes the Volvo V60 capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 mph in just 6.4 seconds and carries the capability to tow 3,300 pounds. There is a bigger 2.5L turbocharged inline-4 engine making 250 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. One can also opt for a bigger 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 engine that is paired with the 6-speed automatic transmission. With 325 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque, this engine also gets you a towing capacity of 3,300 pounds. 

While station wagons are not the most seeked out in the market, the 2015 Volvo V60 does stand out if practicality and reliability is all you seek from your family car. It is no longer a boxy wagon and gets a lot more elegant design language which is also felt by Alex from "Alex on Autos".

Buying Advice

The 2015 Volvo V60 comes in various trims but the T6 R-Design platinum trim is the best performing trim out of all the trims and hence recommended. The climate package can be opted for the most useful heated rear and front seats, an interior air quality system, etc, for an additional $1,550.

Trims

    T5
    $35,300 onwards
    • 12-speaker HiFi sound system
    T5 Premier
    $37,100 onwards
    • Leather Seat trim
    T5 Premier Plus
    $37,850 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 5cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 250 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 266 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    T5 Platinum
    $40,450 onwards
    • Navigation system
    T6 R-Design
    $44,300 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    T6 R-Design Platinum
    $47,300 onwards
    • Navigation system

Compare to similar cars

Price

$35,300- $47,300

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.22

Horsepower

345 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque

369 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

Capacity

7

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Gasoline

8.06

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.9

160 hp @ 5500 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.94

175 hp @ 5800 rpm

174 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

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Gasoline

7.92

121 hp @ 6000 rpm

114 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

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2015 Volvo V60 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.3 sec14.9 sec-
    6.4 sec15.4 sec130 mph
    8.1 sec16.2 sec120 mph
    8.9 sec17.1 sec104 mph
    9.8 sec--

    2015 Volvo V60 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.-
      25 mpg34 mpg30 mpg12.4 gal.334.8/421.6 mi.
      22 mpg33 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.330/435.6 mi.
      25 mpg33 mpg28 mpg18.5 gal.455/600.6 mi.
      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg16.1 gal.338.1/450.8 mi.

      2015 Volvo V60 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.
        189.6 in.72.4 in.66.1 in.8.7 in.108.1 in.
        185.9 in.72.5 in.58 in.7.1 in.110.4 in.
        166.5 in.69.8 in.65.7 in.4.7 in.102.8 in.
        161.7 in.70.4 in.61.5 in.6 in.102.2 in.

        2015 Volvo V60 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          28 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.43.8 cu.ft.
          35.5 cu.ft.108.1 cu.ft.73.3 cu.ft.
          16.5 cu.ft.-42.2 cu.ft.
          21.3 cu.ft.99.7 cu.ft.68 cu.ft.
          27.6 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.50.3 cu.ft.

          2015 Volvo V60 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            43.8 cu.ft.28 cu.ft.43.8 cu.ft.-
            68 cu.ft.21.3 cu.ft.68 cu.ft.82 ft.
            50.3 cu.ft.27.6 cu.ft.50.3 cu.ft.67 ft.
            73.3 cu.ft.35.5 cu.ft.73.3 cu.ft.-
            69.1 cu.ft.16.5 cu.ft.42.2 cu.ft.-

            2015 Volvo V60 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3300 lbs.1212 lbs.3527 lbs.
              2700 lbs.-3593 lbs.
              --3212 lbs.
              -1102 lbs.3891 lbs.
              -860 lbs.2954 lbs.

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