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Used 2018 Volvo S60 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Volvo S60 is available in four different trim levels. The two standard-wheelbase offerings are the T5 Dynamic and T6 AWD R-Design Platinum, and the long-wheelbase trim levels are the T5 Inscription and T5 Inscription Platinum. The T5 Dynamic comes with items such as power seats and Volvo's Sensus smartphone app integration. Work your way up to the Inscription or Inscription Platinum and you'll get the longer wheelbase, an upgraded sound system and a slew of safety features. The T6 AWD R-Design is the sportiest and most powerful S60.

The T5 Dynamic and T5 Inscription are equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (240 hp, 258 lb-ft) and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The T6 AWD R-Design uses a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (302 hp, 295 lb-ft).

Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is an option on all trim levels, except on the T6 AWD R-Design, which comes only with AWD. Every S60 uses the same eight-speed automatic transmission.

The base T5 Dynamic comes relatively well-equipped with 18-inch wheels, a sunroof, xenon headlights, LED running lights, headlight washers, heated mirrors, automatic climate control, leather seats, an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat (with lumbar adjustment), driver-seat 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, voice commands, and an eight-speaker sound system with satellite radio and a USB interface.

The midlevel T5 Inscription gets the longer wheelbase (which increases rear legroom by 3 inches), side rear window sunshades, a power rear window sunshade, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, a power front passenger seat, 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, turn-adapting headlights, revised seats, wood interior trim, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and Volvo's Convenience and Technology packages (explained below).

At the top of the ladder, there's the T6 AWD R-Design Platinum, which has all the Inscription Platinum features plus the more powerful engine, all-wheel drive, 19-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, special exterior and interior trim, navigation, sport front seats, adjustable steering effort and paddle shifters.

Available on all S60 Inscription models 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 air 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 are an automatic parking assistance system and a rear-seat entertainment system with dual displays.

Which S60 trim does Edmunds recommend?

If you're looking for some extra legroom in the rear and a decent amount of standard equipment, we recommend going with the T5 Inscription trim level on the 2018 Volvo S60. For some additional safety features, we'd also recommend tacking on the Technology package, which includes adaptive cruise control, an advanced forward collision warning and mitigation system, and a lane departure warning and intervention system. More enthusiastic drivers will be drawn to the T6 AWD R-Design, and we won't blame them, but the T5 Inscription is probably the most well-rounded trim level.

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S60 T5 Dynamic
S60 T5 Inscription
S60 T5 Inscription Platinum
S60 T6 R-Design Platinum
S60 Polestar
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T5 Dynamic
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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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

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
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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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
22 / 32 / 26 MPG
20 / 27 / 22 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
392 / 570 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
5.4 in.
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
5.4 in.
5.4 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
82.6 in.
81.0 in.
81.0 in.
82.6 in.
82.6 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.8 in.
77.0 in.
77.0 in.
74.8 in.
73.4 in.
Height
58.4 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 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.
Front Head Room
39.3 in.
38.6 in.
38.6 in.
39.3 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
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
37.4 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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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Repairs
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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
Electric Silver Metallic
Passion Red
Onyx Black Metallic
Ice White
Osmium Grey Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Luminous Sand Metallic
Flamenco Red Metallic
Mussel Blue Metallic
Ice White
Osmium Grey Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Luminous Sand Metallic
Flamenco Red Metallic
Mussel Blue Metallic
Ice White
Osmium Grey Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Bursting Blue Metallic
Osmium Grey Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Passion Red
Onyx Black Metallic
Bursting Blue Metallic
Ice White
Bright Silver Metallic
Cyan Racing Blue
Onyx Black Metallic