2020 Volvo V60
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Volvo V60 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 3 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 25 to 30 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650 to $3,200 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Station Wagons |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Plug-in Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 25-30 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 30 / 25 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,650-$3,200 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 155-354 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-7 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 V60 costs about $2,650 to $3,200 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,933. Over five years that is about $14,667 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 V60 configuration saves about $2,000 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of small station wagons in this dataset is about 35 MPG. The V60 sits roughly 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V60 AWD PHEV | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged | All-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 30 MPG | $2,650 |
| V60 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,950 |
| V60 CC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $3,200 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 V60 records tailpipe CO₂ of 155-354 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-7 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 510 to 510 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as small station wagons.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.