2018 Volvo V60

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Rating8.2

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Compact Wagon
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$38,250 - $61,600
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Plenty of advanced safety features are available

Poor ride quality compared to rivals

The 2018 model of the Volvo V60 remains unchanged

A powerful twincharged engine option

Dated infotainment system

Doesn't compromise fuel efficiency for power

Plushy and comfortable seats for longer ride duration without discomfort

Specs & Features

$40,250

price

240 hp @ 5600 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 8AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Volvo V60 Wagon is a compact wagon offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $38,250. For that price, it mainly competes with the BMW 3 Series Wagon and the Audi A4 Allroad Wagon. Between 2 trims, the Volvo V60offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.0L turbo inline-4 engine capable of making 240 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 302 horsepower-making 2.0L twincharged Inline-4 engine. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.The Volvo V60reaches 60 MPH from zero in 6.7 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.3 seconds with the twincharged inline-4 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Volvo V60 can manage a combined fuel economy of between 26 and 29 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 5 striking colors the Volvo V60 comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The Volvo V60 is best offered in the T6 R-Design Platinum trim which includes a more powerful and quick engine. The Volvo V60 also suits best with the Climate Package ($1,300) which offers heated front seats, heated windshield washer nozzles, etc.

Trims

    T5 Dynamic
    $38,250 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    T6 R-Design
    $49,100 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 302 hp @ 5700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.7 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 26 mpg
    Polestar
    $61,600 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8AM
    • Horsepower: 362 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 347 lb.-ft. @ 3100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$38,250- $61,600

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.19

Horsepower

362 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

347 lb.-ft. @ 3100 rpm

Capacity

5

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$26,600- $37,800

Gasoline

7.03

134 hp @ 4400 rpm

162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$49,950- $57,950

Gasoline

7.72

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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2018 Volvo V60 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6 sec--
    5.9 sec14.5 sec149 mph
    9.1 sec16.7 sec-

    2018 Volvo V60 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      25 mpg36 mpg29 mpg17.8 gal.445/640.8 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg16.1 gal.386.4/547.4 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg27 mpg14.5 gal.348/493 mi.

      2018 Volvo V60 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        182.5 in.73.4 in.58.4 in.5.4 in.109.3 in.
        194.3 in.74.6 in.58.1 in.6 in.115.8 in.

        2018 Audi A4 Allroad

        Ranked #2

        186.1 in.72.5 in.56.2 in.6.5 in.111 in.
        169.8 in.71.7 in.61.3 in.6.5 in.105.1 in.

        2018 Volvo V60 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          43.8 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.43.8 cu.ft.
          17.6 cu.ft.99.9 cu.ft.47.6 cu.ft.
          53.9 cu.ft.98.4 cu.ft.69 cu.ft.

          2018 Volvo V60 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            -43.8 cu.ft.43.8 cu.ft.
            -53.9 cu.ft.69 cu.ft.
            62.6 cu.ft.17.6 cu.ft.47.6 cu.ft.

            2018 Volvo V60 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.1070 lbs.3670 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1157 lbs.3913 lbs.
              1500 lbs.860 lbs.3300 lbs.

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              Horsepower : 240 hp @ 5600 rpm

              MPG Combined : 29 mpg

              0-60 : 6 sec

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