DecodedCars2026 Volvo V60
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.
- Class
- Small Station Wagons
- Body styles
- Cross Country 4dr Wagon
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 247 hp
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 26 combined · 23 city / 31 hwy
- Length
- 188.2 in
- Curb weight
- 4,012 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2026 Volvo V60 is a small station wagon offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 188 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,012 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway), 2% worse than the 2026 small station wagon average of 26.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,150 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
What changed for 2026
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- Best combined MPG down from 31 to 26
Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 V60 →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Ghent, Flemish Region
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2026 V60 configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country 4dr Wagon | 188.2 in | 72.8 in | 59.1 in | 113 in | 65 / 64.2 in | 4,012 lb | 56/44 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V60CC B5 AWD Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 31 / 26 | -2% | $3,150 | 338 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Volvo V60.
Similar 2026 small station wagons
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo V60 (this car) | 26 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Volvo V90 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Acura ADX | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (1)
Seat Belts › Front › Retractor · Sep 10, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V589000 · 1,357 vehicles
- Problem
- Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2026 Volvo XC90MHEV, XC60MHEV, V90CCMHEV, and V60CCMHEV vehicles. The torsion bar in the front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
- Risk
- A damaged retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10340. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 17, 2025.
Not every 2026 Volvo V60 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Other V60 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 V60 | 31 | 188.2 in | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 V60 | 27 | 188.2 in | Not rated | 3 | 6 |
| 2023 V60 | 31 | 188.2 in | Not rated | 5 | 5 |
| 2022 V60 | 31 | 188.2 in | Not rated | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 V60 | 30 | 188.2 in | Not rated | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 V60 | 30 | 187.4 in | Not rated | 5 | 12 |
| 2019 V60 | 28 | 187.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 V60 | 29 | 182.7 in | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 V60 | 29 | 182.7 in | Not rated | 6 | 6 |
| 2016 V60 | 29 | 182.7 in | Not rated | 4 | 23 |
| 2015 V60 | 29 | 182.7 in | Not rated | 2 | 23 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →