Against 332 other Hybrid cars rated 2023–2025, the S60 beats their 27.7 mpg average by 3.3 mpg, about $147 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2001, the 2L 4-cyl Hybrid (2019–2025), does 30.4 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2.3L 5-cyl (2002), 21: $566 a year apart.
Every Volvo S60 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl Hybrid | 28.1 / 33.7 | 2019–2025 | $1,263 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 25.7 / 35 | 2015–2024 | $1,320 | |
| 2.5L 5-cyl | 19.8 / 28.6 | 2006–2016 | $1,677 | |
| 2.4L 5-cyl | 18.8 / 27.3 | 2001–2005 | $1,745 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 18.2 / 26.2 | 2011–2016 | $1,811 | |
| 2.3L 5-cyl | 18 / 26 | 2002–2002 | $1,829 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Corolla gets 42.5 mpg, the Lexus IS 22.6 mpg and the Acura TLX 23 mpg, next to 31 mpg for the 2025 S60.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2025) | $0.103 |
| Fuel per year | $1,239 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,195 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2023–2025 | −$147 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,811 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2025 Volvo S60 gives up 3 mpg in town: 33 on the highway against 30 in the city, $116 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2025) | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33 mpg | $1,164 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (10%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the S60 changed over the years
The S60 peaked in 2025 at 31 mpg (30 city, 33 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2011 at 21 — 10 mpg apart, or $590 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The biggest single-year change came in 2017: 24.7 to 29 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 / 33 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2024 | 28 / 34 | 2 | $1,259 | |
| 2023 | 28 / 34 | 2 | $1,259 | |
| 2022 | 28 / 34 | 2 | $1,259 | |
| 2021 | 25.5 / 33.5 | 2 | $1,347 | |
| 2020 | 25.5 / 33.5 | 2 | $1,347 | |
| 2019 | 26.5 / 35 | 2 | $1,302 | |
| 2018 | 25 / 36 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2017 | 25 / 36 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2016 | 21.3 / 30.7 | 3 | $1,555 | |
| 2015 | 21.3 / 30.7 | 3 | $1,555 | |
| 2014 | 19.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 2013 | 19.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 2012 | 19 / 28 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2011 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2009 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2008 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2007 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2006 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2005 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2004 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2003 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2002 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2001 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 37 EPA ratings of the Volvo S60 — 6 engines across 2001–2025. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,811. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2025 Volvo S60 get?
31 mpg combined, 30 city and 33 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2001 the S60 has averaged 25.6 mpg.
Is the 2025 S60 more efficient than the 2024?
About the same: 31 against 30.5 mpg combined.
Which S60 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2025, at 31 mpg combined (30 city, 33 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the S60 get better gas mileage than the Toyota Corolla?
No: 31 mpg for the 2025 S60 against 42.5 for the 2026 Toyota Corolla, about $335 a year more to run.
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