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Used 2017 Volvo S60 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

A midsize entry-level luxury sedan, the 2017 Volvo S60 is available in standard and extended (Inscription) wheelbase lengths. Trim levels have been simplified for 2017, shrinking to only four this year. The two standard-wheelbase offerings are T5 Dynamic and T6 AWD R-Design, and the long-wheelbase trim levels are T5 Inscription and T5 Inscription Platinum. All wheel-drive is an option on all trim levels, except on the T6 AWD R-Design, where it is compulsory.

The base T5 Dynamic comes standard with 18-inch wheels, a sunroof, xenon headlights, LED running lights, headlight washers, heated mirrors, automatic climate control, leather seats, an eight-way power driver seat (with adjustable lumbar), driver memory settings, power-folding rear headrests, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a 60/40-split folding rear seat. Standard technology features include a low-speed forward collision warning and mitigation system, a 7-inch display screen, Volvo's Sensus smartphone app integration, Wi-Fi capability, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, voice commands and an eight-speaker sound system, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack, a USB audio interface and an engine stop-start system.

The T5 Inscription adds side rear window sunshades, a power rear window sunshade, a backup camera, rear parking sensors, a power front passenger seat, navigation, a configurable instrument display and an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a multi-filter cabin air filtration system and additional sound-deadening material.

The Inscription Platinum adds a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, adaptive xenon headlights, revised seats, wood interior trim, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and Volvo's Convenience and Technology packages (explained below). As noted previously, the Inscription is the only S60 with the long wheelbase and extra rear legroom.

The T6 AWD R-Design has the Platinum features and adds a more powerful engine, all-wheel drive, 19-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, special exterior and interior trim, sport seats, adjustable steering effort and paddle shifters.

Available on all S60s and standard on Platinum models, the Convenience package adds power-folding mirrors, keyless ignition and entry, and a grocery bag holder. The Technology package features adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlight control, a more advanced forward collision warning and mitigation system, and a lane departure warning and intervention system.

Volvo's optional Climate package, available on all S60s except the Dynamic trim level, includes a heated windshield, heated windshield washers, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel and an active cabin filter. The Sport package (T5 Dynamic only) includes 19-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, adjustable steering effort and paddle shifters. Also available is the Vision package, which features blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear park sensors, and keyless entry and ignition.

Other notable options an automatic parking assistance system and a rear-seat entertainment system with dual displays.

The 2017 Volvo S60 T5 Dynamic and T5 Inscription are equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 240 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. EPA fuel economy estimates stand at 29 mpg combined (25 city/36 highway) for the base T5 Dynamic and T5 Inscription, while AWD variants drop to 26 mpg combined (23 city/31 highway).

The T6 AWD R-Design is all-wheel-drive and packs a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that cranks out 302 hp and 295 lb-ft. It, too, uses the eight-speed automatic. In prior Edmunds testing, a front-wheel-drive Volvo S60 with this engine accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds, which is a slower than average time for a small luxury sedan with an upgraded engine. EPA fuel economy numbers are 26 mpg combined (22 city/32 highway). We found it difficult to match these numbers in our long-term testing of a T6 Drive-E, which is fundamentally similar to the T6 AWD R-Design save for our car's front-wheel-drive layout.

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Vehicle
S60 T5 Dynamic
S60 T5 Inscription
S60 T5 Inscription Platinum
S60 T6 R-Design Platinum
S60 T6 Polestar
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T5 Dynamic
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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T5 Inscription
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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T5 Inscription Platinum
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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T6 R-Design Platinum
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A
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T6 Polestar
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
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Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather
premium leather
premium leather/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Belgium
Belgium
Belgium
Belgium
Belgium
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
240 hp @ 5,600 rpm
240 hp @ 5,600 rpm
240 hp @ 5,600 rpm
302 hp @ 5,700 rpm
362 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 2,100 rpm
347 lb-ft @ 3,100 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/45R18
235/45R18
235/45R18
235/40R19
245/35R20
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
25 / 36 / 29 MPG
25 / 36 / 29 MPG
25 / 36 / 29 MPG
23 / 31 / 26 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.8 gal.
17.8 gal.
17.8 gal.
17.8 gal.
17.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
445 / 641 miles
445 / 641 miles
445 / 641 miles
409 / 552 miles
356 / 481 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.0 ft.
39.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
39.0 ft.
N/A
Curb weight
3,619 lb.
3,703 lb.
3,703 lb.
3,862 lb.
3,854 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
Height
58.4 in.
58.4 in.
58.4 in.
58.4 in.
58.4 in.
Length
182.5 in.
185.6 in.
185.6 in.
182.5 in.
182.5 in.
Wheelbase
109.3 in.
112.4 in.
112.4 in.
109.3 in.
109.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.0 cu. ft.
12.0 cu. ft.
12.0 cu. ft.
12.0 cu. ft.
12.0 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
38.6 in.
38.6 in.
38.6 in.
38.6 in.
38.6 in.
Front Leg Room
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
Rear Head Room
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
33.5 in.
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Soft Beige, leather
Off-Black, leather
Off-Black, leather
Soft Beige, leather
Beechwood, leather
Soft Beige, leather
Off-Black, leather
Beechwood, leather
Off-Black, premium leather
Off-Black, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Osmium Grey Metallic
Passion Red
Ice White
Onyx Black Metallic
Electric Silver Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Osmium Grey Metallic
Mussel Blue Metallic
Luminous Sand Metallic
Ice White
Onyx Black Metallic
Flamenco Red Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Osmium Grey Metallic
Mussel Blue Metallic
Luminous Sand Metallic
Ice White
Onyx Black Metallic
Flamenco Red Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Bursting Blue Metallic
Osmium Grey Metallic
Passion Red
Onyx Black Metallic
Rebel Blue
Ice White
Onyx Black Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic