The Volvo S60 does 25.3 mpg combined (22.3 city, 30.4 highway), which works out to about $1,518 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2L 4-cyl Hybrid does 30.7 mpg while 2.3L 5-cyl does 21 — a difference of $578 a year. Against other 5-cyl cars it sits above the average of 21.9 mpg.
Every Volvo S60 engine, compared
Picking the right version of the same car often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl Hybrid | 29.3 / 33.1 | 2019–2025 | $1,251 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 24.6 / 35.5 | 2015–2022 | $1,343 | |
| 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
Miles per gallon is an abstraction; the fuel bill is not. Here it is in money, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.126 |
| Fuel per year | $1,518 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,590 |
| Against other 5-cyl cars | −$235 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,826 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The gap between city and highway figures tells you whom the car suits. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 22.3 mpg | $1,722 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30.4 mpg | $1,263 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8.1 mpg (36%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the S60 changed over the years
Combined figure by model year. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 / 33 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2024 | 30 / 33 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2023 | 30 / 33 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 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
Fuel-economy figures come from EPA fueleconomy.gov — the same laboratory numbers printed on the window sticker. We don't adjust them; real-world consumption depends on how and where you drive.
What we add is money. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon — change either and the ranking stays, only the size of the bill moves. Cost per mile is the same figure divided out, useful when comparing a commute against a weekend car.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Volvo S60 get?
25.3 mpg combined on average — 22.3 in the city and 30.4 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2001–2025.
How much does a Volvo S60 cost in fuel per year?
About $1,518 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,590 over five years, or 0.126 dollars a mile.
Which S60 engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl Hybrid at 30.7 mpg, against 21 for the 2.3L 5-cyl — a difference of about $578 a year.
Is the S60 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 5-cyl cars it sits above the average of 21.9 mpg, computed across 390 ratings.
Are these real-world figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones on the window sticker. Real consumption depends on driving style, terrain, load and weather, and is typically a little worse.