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Volvo S60

20 model years from 2005 to 2025, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Volvo S60
Pictured: Volvo S60 (3rd generation) IMG 8468. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2005–2025
Class
Compact Cars
Latest engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Best MPG
21–31 combined, by year
Latest rating
★★★★★ (2018)
Recalls
33 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2012 (106)
Fewest problems
2018
Interest
14,104 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2025 S60 in brief

The 2025 Volvo S60 is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 188 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,957 lb (4dr Sedan AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 31 MPG combined (30 city / 36 highway), 8% better than the 2025 compact car average of 28.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,650 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file.

The Volvo S60 has 20 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2025.

Its most efficient year was 2025 at 31 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 31 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the engine (150), unknown or other (72), electrical system (62).

Buying used? 2018 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.

2012 has the most recalls (8); all years together count 33 campaigns and 444 owner complaints.

How the 2005 S60 compares

The 2005 Volvo S60 is a compact car offered with 3 engines (2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl turbo and 2.4L 5-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 181 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,175 lb (4dr Sedan 2.4/ 2.4t/ T5).

About the Volvo S60

The Volvo S60 is a compact executive car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars since 2000. Introduced as the successor to the Volvo S70, the model has been produced in three generations.

From the Wikipedia article "Volvo S60", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2025 S60 pros & cons

Full 2025 details →

What's good

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Compare head to head

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S60 changes by model year

  1. 2023
    • New hybrid version
  2. 2019
    • New body dimensions: 4.7 in longer, wheelbase +3.6 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
    • New plug-in hybrid version
    • Best combined MPG up from 29 to 31
  3. 2017
    • Engines dropped: 2.5L 5-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
    • Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
  4. 2015
    • Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
    • Best combined MPG up from 24 to 29
  5. 2012
    • Engine added: 2.5L 5-cyl turbo
    • Best combined MPG up from 21 to 23
    • Lightest version 225 lb lighter
  6. 2011
    • New body dimensions: 1.2 in longer, wheelbase +2.3 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
    • Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
    • Engines dropped: 2.5L 5-cyl turbo and 2.4L 5-cyl turbo
    • Best combined MPG down from 23 to 21
  7. 2007
    • Engine dropped: 2.4L 5-cyl

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 20 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20252.0L 4-cyl turbo31 MPG188.2 in3,957 lbNot rated30
20242.0L 4-cyl turbo31 MPG188.2 in3,957 lbNot rated422
20232.0L 4-cyl turbo31 MPG188.2 in3,957 lbNot rated73
20222.0L 4-cyl turbo31 MPG187.4 in3,957 lbNot rated415
20212.0L 4-cyl turbo30 MPG187.4 in3,957 lbNot rated38
20202.0L 4-cyl turbo30 MPG187.4 in3,664 lbNot rated612
20192.0L 4-cyl turbo31 MPG187.4 in3,664 lbNot rated525
20182.0L 4-cyl turbo29 MPG182.7 in3,856 lb★★★★★14
20172.0L 4-cyl turbo29 MPG182.7 in3,856 lb★★★★★618
20162.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo30 MPG182.7 in3,856 lbNot rated429
20152.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo29 MPG182.3 in3,856 lbNot rated260
20142.5L 5-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo24 MPG182.3 in3,547 lbNot rated321
20132.5L 5-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo24 MPG182.3 in3,547 lbNot rated477
20122.5L 5-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo23 MPG182.3 in3,547 lbNot rated8106
20113.0L 6-cyl turbo21 MPG182.3 in3,772 lbNot rated62
20092.5L 5-cyl turbo, 2.4L 5-cyl turbo23 MPG181.1 in3,208 lbNot rated36
20082.5L 5-cyl turbo, 2.4L 5-cyl turbo22 MPG181.1 in3,208 lbNot rated25
20072.5L 5-cyl turbo, 2.4L 5-cyl turbo22 MPG181.1 in3,375 lbNot rated28
20062.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 2.4L 5-cyl turbo22 MPG181.1 in3,208 lbNot rated215
20052.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 2.4L 5-cyl turbo22 MPG181.1 in3,175 lbNot rated28
Best combined MPG by model year — Volvo S60
2005: 22 MPG2006: 22 MPG2007: 22 MPG2008: 22 MPG2009: 23 MPG2011: 21 MPG2012: 23 MPG2013: 24 MPG2014: 24 MPG2015: 29 MPG2016: 30 MPG2017: 29 MPG2018: 29 MPG2019: 31 MPG2020: 30 MPG2021: 30 MPG2022: 31 MPG2023: 31 MPG2024: 31 MPG2025: 31 MPG2005200820122015201820212024max 31 MPG

Alternatives to the 2025 S60

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2025 BMW 3 Series31 MPGNot rated0
2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class28 MPGNot rated0
2025 Audi A429 MPGNot rated0
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class29 MPGNot rated0
2025 Tesla Model 3363 miNot rated3
2025 Audi A626 MPGNot rated3

Most common owner-reported problems

Engine150
Unknown Or Other72
Electrical System62
Air Bags28
Service Brakes26
Fuel/Propulsion System21
Steering17
Seat Belts16
Owner complaints by model year — Volvo S60
2005: 82006: 152007: 82008: 52009: 62011: 22012: 1062013: 772014: 212015: 602016: 292017: 182018: 42019: 252020: 122021: 82022: 152023: 32024: 222025: 02005200820122015201820212024max 106
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →