2017 Volvo S60
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2017 Volvo S60 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 7 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250 to $3,450 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Compact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 23-29 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 29 / 23 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,250-$3,450 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 302-388 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-8 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2017 S60 costs about $2,250 to $3,450 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,657. Over five years that is about $13,286 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient S60 configuration saves about $250 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of compact cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The S60 sits roughly 3 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S60 Inscription FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
| S60 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
| S60 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $2,500 |
| S60 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $2,500 |
| S60 CC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $2,600 |
| S60 Polestar AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2017 S60 records tailpipe CO₂ of 302-388 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-8 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as compact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.