Segment: Lower Premium
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Volvo introduced the S60 lineup in 2000, and the car made a huge difference in the Swedish carmaker's design language.
Volvo was on its way to becoming more and more important in the premium car segment after it was purchased by Ford in 1999. Obviously, though, the mid-size sedan was designed long before the blue-oval carmaker acquired the Swedish brand. Thus, the S60 was considered by many as the last true Volvo.
With a design signed by Hungarian American designer Geza Loczi, the car sported plenty of rounded shapes, and there was not a single angular-shaped panel in the entire car. The front fascia resembled the former Viking boats, with the grill placed in an advanced position than the headlights. The curved beltline started from the front and was ended on the quarter panels forming what was then known as the "Volvo's shoulders." At the back, the sloped C-pillars looked fluid, emphasizing the new flow concept of the carmaker.
Inside, Volvo placed all the safety systems it could. Moreover, the car sported a small drawer where a SIM card for a mobile phone could have been placed. The bolstered seats featured the unique headrest design imagined by the Swedish carmaker safety team, which drastically reduced the risk of whiplash in case of a rear-end accident. Passengers in the back seats enjoyed enough room, despite the sloped roofline.
Under the hood, Volvo installed a choice of turbo-diesel and gasoline engines paired wither with a manual or an automatic transmission named Geartronic that allowed a manual mode. For those times, that was quite unusual.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 T 5MT FWD (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 5300 RPM 179 HP @ 5300 RPM 177 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 240 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.2 in (4577 mm) |
Width: | 71 in (1803 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.4 in (1,562/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.9 in (2715 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3249.6 lbs (1474 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4431.3 lbs (2010 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 210 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4 T 5MT FWD (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
Power: | 147 KW @ 6000 RPM 200 HP @ 6000 RPM 197 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 210 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 285 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142.9 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.2 in (4577 mm) |
Width: | 71 in (1803 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.4 in (1,562/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.9 in (2715 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3234.2 lbs (1467 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4431.3 lbs (2010 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 220 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 4500 RPM 140 HP @ 4500 RPM 138 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 220 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.4 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.2 in (4577 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.4 in (1,562/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.9 in (2715 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3353 lbs (1521 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4365 lbs (1980 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 212 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 5900 RPM 170 HP @ 5900 RPM 168 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
Torque: | 166 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 225 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.2 in (4577 mm) |
Width: | 71 in (1803 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.4 in (1,562/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.9 in (2715 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3198.9 lbs (1451 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4365.2 lbs (1980 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 215 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5 T 5MT FWD (210 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2521 cm3 |
Power: | 154 KW @ 5000 RPM 209 HP @ 5000 RPM 207 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 320 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.2 in (4577 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.4 in (1,562/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.9 in (2715 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3424 lbs (1553 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4431 lbs (2010 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 234 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - T5 5MT FWD (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2319 cm3 |
Power: | 184 KW @ 5200 RPM 250 HP @ 5200 RPM 247 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 243 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 330 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R16W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.2 in (4577 mm) |
Width: | 71 in (1803 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.4 in (1,562/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.9 in (2715 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3241.3 lbs (1470 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4123.4 lbs (1870 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 222 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L D 5MT FWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2401 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 4000 RPM 131 HP @ 4000 RPM 129 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 280 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.2 in (4577 mm) |
Width: | 71 in (1803 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.4 in (1,562/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.9 in (2715 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3175 lbs (1440 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4454 lbs (2020 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - D5 5MT FWD (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2401 cm3 |
Power: | 120 KW @ 4000 RPM 163 HP @ 4000 RPM 161 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 340 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.2 in (4577 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.4 in (1,562/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.9 in (2715 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3490 lbs (1583 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4475 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |