Car Profiles - Volvo S60

VOLVO S60

This one looks more classy and modern than the one it replaced. Safety features like City Stop and some fuel economy measures like an energy braking system are integrated in one stylish package. Pick among the range is the 2.0 D4 while T6 is a redundant buy.

The Good: More stylish than ever

The Bad: Expensive maintenance costs

Price Range: P2,795,000-P3,795,000

Our Rating: ****

Last Update: November 5, 2014

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	3.0 T6	2.0 D4 Diesel	1.6 T4	D4 Advantage
Price	P3,795,000	P3,095,000	P2,795,000	P2,495,000
Warranty	2 Years or 100,000kms	2 Years or 100,000kms	2 Years or 100,000kms	2 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	3.0 DOHC 20V I6 Turbo	2.0 DOHC 20V I5 Turbo	1.6 DOHC 16V I4 Turbo	2.0 DOHC 20V I5 Turbo
Horsepower	304hp @ 5,600rpm	163hp @ 3,500rpm	180hp @ 5,700rpm	181hp
Torque	440Nm @ 2,100-4,200rpm	400Nm @ 1,500-2,750rpm	240Nm @ 1,600-5,000rpm	400Nm @ 1,500-2,750rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Diesel	Gasoline/95 Octane	Diesel
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Direct Injection	Direct Injection with Start/Stop Technology	Direct Injection with Start/Stop Technology
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Powershift	8-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	68 Liters	68 Liters	68 Liters	68 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,635mm	4,635mm	4,635mm	4,635mm
Width	2,097mm	2,097mm	2,097mm	2,097mm
Height	1,484mm	1,484mm	1,484mm	1,484mm
Wheelbase	2,776mm	2,776mm	2,776mm	2,776mm
Curb Weight	2,220kg	2,090kg	2,020kg	2,090kg
Body Style	4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, and Stabilizer Bar	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, and Stabilizer Bar	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, and Stabilizer Bar	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, and Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	Multilink Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorber, and Stabilizer Bar	Multilink Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorber, and Stabilizer Bar	Multilink Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorber, and Stabilizer Bar	Multilink Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorber, and Stabilizer Bar
Front Brakes	Discs	Discs	Discs	Discs
Rear Brakes	Discs	Discs	Discs	Discs
Tires	R17	R17	R17	R17
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6 (with Passenger Side Airbag Switch)	6 (with Passenger Side Airbag Switch)	6 (with Passenger Side Airbag Switch)	6 (with Passenger Side Airbag Switch)
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Hydraulic Brake Assist and Ready Alert Brakes	Yes, With Hydraulic Brake Assist and Ready Alert Brakes	Yes, With Hydraulic Brake Assist and Ready Alert Brakes	Yes, With Hydraulic Brake Assist and Ready Alert Brakes
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control with Advanced Stability Control, Corner Traction Control, Engine Drag Control, and Sport Mode	Yes, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control with Advanced Stability Control, Corner Traction Control, Engine Drag Control, and Sport Mode	Yes, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control with Advanced Stability Control, Corner Traction Control, Engine Drag Control, and Sport Mode	Yes, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control with Advanced Stability Control, Corner Traction Control, Engine Drag Control, and Sport Mode
Other Safety Features	Adds: Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake and Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, Driver Alert Control, Lane Keeping Aid	Adds: Active Bending Lights with Dual Xenon Option, Cornering Light, Active High Beam	Adds: None	City Safety, Side Marker Lamps, Emergency Brake Lamp and Assist, Warning Triangle, LED Daytime Running Lights, Roll Over Protection System, Anti-Submarining Protection, First Aid Kit
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Front and Rear Parking Sensors	Adds: None	Adds: None	Daytime Running Lights with Sensor, Rain Sensing Wipers, Dual Exhaust Round Tailpipes, Laminated Front Windscreen, Brake Regeneration System
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver with Memory	Power, Driver with Memory
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist	Adds: None	Adds: None	Cabin Filter, Rear Aircon Vents, Glovebox with Illumination and Lock, Front and Rear Center Armrest, Rear Cabin Storage Pockets, Front Coat Hanger, Windscreen Ticket Holder, Instrument Cluster with Three Mode Adaptive Digital Display, Cruise Control, Speed Limiter, Illuminated Vanity Mirror, Power Outlet, Power Parking Brake, Flat Folding Front Passenger Seat, 60/40 Folding Rear Seat, Load Hatch in Rear Seat and Lashign Loops
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Ground Lighting	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Ground Lighting	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Ground Lighting	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Ground Lighting
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Audio System	7 Inch Screen with AM/FM/CD/MP3 /AUX/USB/Bluetooth	7 Inch Screen with AM/FM/CD/MP3 /AUX/USB/Bluetooth	7 Inch Screen with AM/FM/CD/MP3 /AUX/USB/Bluetooth	7 Inch Screen with AM/FM/CD/MP3 /AUX/USB/Bluetooth
Speakers	6, Premium Sound	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control
Alarm	Yes, with Panic and Central Locking	Yes, with Panic and Central Locking	Yes, with Panic, Central, Private, Global Locking	Yes, with Panic, Central, Private, Global Locking
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
RIVALS	Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, Mercedes Benz C Class

See previous generation models of the S60:

Volvo S60 (2001-2010)