2006 Volvo S60 Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
19 - 22 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(83 Total Reviews)
Disappointed With Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo S60 R 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
I purchased this care when I gave my Nissan Altima to my daughter due to her car being totaled. I am totally disappointed with the care and am trading it in after only having it for less than two years. The turning radius is bad and the main problem is the alignment. I have had to buy two complete new sets of tires during that period. Last time was because I had a blowout on the highway. The alignment has to be redesigned so it isn't so sensitive to any bumps. Car definitely didn't live up to my expectations.
Favorite Features
Body design and comfort of the seats.
Suggested Improvements
Resign alignment and make the car a little higher so the front doesn't catch on parking dividers.
Pretty Nice Sedan
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo S60 2.5T 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
Bought this used through a dealership specializing in 'low mileage/one owner cars'. The car is one owner- a leasee in a suburb of Chicago. As to low miles, the CarFax said 16,200 when I bought it so unless it was tampered with, that is what it was. This car excels on the highway; plenty of power, quiet, comfortable. In town it is a little less agreeable, mostly because the suspension is a bit more stiff than it should be. Mileage has been excellent for a car with this power- 24 in all-purpose driving, over 30mph strictly highway. Leather seats very comfortable, the radio is nice, auto climate control works great. No major complaints but overall the car is less luxurious than I desired.
Favorite Features
Power/smooth transmission, leather seats, audio system
Suggested Improvements
Less harsh of a ride on city streets. Needs a newer dashboard design. Remote trunk release.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
2006 S60 T5
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo S60 T5 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
I've been driving this fine machine for a month now and think I have found the perfect car. Responsive, stylish, sporty and loaded up. The gas mileage really surprised me. I was told to expect about 24 mpg on average but have been at 27-28.
Favorite Features
Styling, comfort, power, fuel economy, options.
Suggested Improvements
Ipod jack/interphase, digital thermostat(s) for A/C, better radio reception (lose the built in window antenna).
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
My S60 Saved My Life
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo S60 2.5T 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
05 S60 AWD. Spun last weekend on black ice. No time to brake. 65mph into wire retaining guardrail. Absolutely no injury expect a glass shard in my hand. The retaining wires stopped 6 inches from my head. The EMTs, Police, Fire, Insurance Adjuster and Autobody man all stated. If you were in anything but a Volvo you would have been decapitated!! I pick up my used 06 S60 FWD next week. Don't opt for AWD, slight jack up in rear gives funky handling, less mileage, more to go wrong, and noticible front to rear and back power transfers.
Favorite Features
Solid, safe, comfortable and classic looks inside and out
Suggested Improvements
More lumbar movement. Slightly firm up seat bottom. Why not drilled rotors from an improved braking (read SAFETY) standpoint. 208hp should be in the 230 range.
7 out 8 people found this review helpful
A Truly Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo S60 T5 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
I bought car new in June of 07. I am in the insurance business and us the car for work and pleasure. It gets great gas mileage as I get 31 MPG consistently at 70 MPH and combined city and highway mileage is 23 mph. It is the smoothest riding car I have owned, and that includes two Audis. All my friends love the ride and my wife drives it every chance she gets. We were so impressed with it we bought the Volvo SUV for our family car. I bought this car to last me a long time and it appears it will do so with style and economy.
Favorite Features
Style and wheels with the T5 package along with the comfort and gas mileage. The car will get up and go when you need it to.
Suggested Improvements
Sharper turning radius.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
The stealth car... Rather the car no one knows about.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo S60 R 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
was stunned when I test drove it and several moments told Gary the Carmax sales man." I like this I like it a lot, I think I'm going to take this home with me tonight." So I took it home. I have no problems with this vehicle other then the leg room in the back for passengers. But since I rarely ever drive anyone else it's no big problem.
Favorite Features
Sunroof, turbo, all wheel drive, 5 spoke rims, leather trim, intense 13 speaker surround sound.
Suggested Improvements
Turning radius back leg room for other passengers.
8 out 8 people found this review helpful
So Far, So Good!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo S60 2.5T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
We were looking for an AWD sedan to replace our 9 year old Honda Accord. We didn't care for Subaru at all. All the other AWD sedans we considered came equipped with low-profile wheel rims, which are big trouble on pothole- strewn roads & frost heaves. We had some concerns about Volvo reliability, having owned Hondas for 20 years, but after 28 months and 32k, this car has been a pleasure to own. The 5 cylinder, turbo-charged engine provides plenty of pep when we need it. We would buy another one in a heartbeat.
Favorite Features
Dual climate control - set it and forget it. Longer service interval saves valuable time (7.5k, instead of 3,750 for most cars).
Suggested Improvements
Standard iPod jack. Better fuel mileage. I dinged the S60 for "comfort" due to fixed head restraints, which force short drivers away from the back of the seat, causing back fatigue. The problem is easily fixed by using a pillow or back support, though it shouldn't be necessary on a luxury car.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Queen of the lemon
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo S60 R 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
Maybe I was just unlucky and I bought a lemon or like I was told ''this car was not conceived for Québec conditions''. Anyway, transmission went down at 2000 miles, suspension (twice), tie rod end, AWD system, extremely fragile wheels, power problems, brake problems, etc. The mediocre reliability of this car, that I bought new in June 2003, make it totally unsafe. From far the worst car I've ever had.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
5 out 16 people found this review helpful
Owner Remorse apparently "For Life"
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo S60 2.5T 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
1st Volvo I've owned. Purchased new, touring/sport, leather, premium sound and appearance packages. Too many rattles at first, spare tire won't stay put and the fit/finish horrible. At 2 1/5 years and 50K small things self-destructing. Window motor switches faulty, sunroof shade guides broken and several interior harness and panel fasteners breaking. Dealer is not help and factory refuses to stand behind their product - unwilling to deliver customer care. Ready to dump it and not look back.
Favorite Features
Safety - airbags, traction control. Interior comfort okay.
Suggested Improvements
Turn radius, handling and ride very poor for the class and poor build quality really lost me. I could have probably lived with it if the Dealer/Factory stood behind their product.
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
Love it!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo S60 R 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
I just bought my (2007) R last week, but I can tell you I love it! The car is super powerful and extremely comfortable. It is a pleasure to drive and the Dolby Pro-Logic II stereo sounds great! So far, fuel mileage is much better than expected at about 22- 24mpg around town and 28-30mpg on the highway. My only complaint is the most common one amongst R owners: turning radius.
Favorite Features
Comfortable seats, impressive stereo, engine power and handling.
Suggested Improvements
Turning radius.
7 out 8 people found this review helpful
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