Volvo S60 2018– car dimensions: 4761 mm long, 1850 mm wide and 1431 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,686 kg. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.
The cabin centres on a standard 9-inch vertical Sensus touchscreen that handles most controls including climate. Dual-zone climate is standard with four-zone on higher trims. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard. City Safety provides standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist and animal detection plus steering support. Lane keep assist is standard. Basic cruise control is standard while adaptive cruise and Pilot Assist are trim or package options. Blind spot warning and parking sensors are trim-dependent. A reversing camera is standard.
Boot volume is 442 litres with seats up on the T5. Rear seats fold to extend cargo length to 1797 mm for longer items.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1800 kg with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload is 554 kg based on kerb and gross weights. The sedan setup suits light trailer work but offers no specific heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension notes.
The cabin feels calm and quiet with little road or wind noise. Supportive multi-way power front seats with lumbar hold you well on long drives. A standard laminated panoramic moonroof with power shade lets in light. CleanZone air quality system and dual-zone climate keep the air fresh. higher trims add four-zone control and optional ventilated seats with power bolsters and cushion extensions.
T5 FWD EPA 24 city/36 hwy mpg. NEDC combined around 6.5-6.8 l/100 km
Euro NCAP five stars (96% adult, 84% child, 74% vulnerable road users, 76% assist)
IIHS Good in all crash tests. Superior front crash prevention
Standard City Safety with pedestrian/cyclist/large animal detection, lane keeping, run-off road protection, full airbags including driver knee
US complimentary scheduled maintenance first three years/36,000 miles
The T5 turbo four uses premium fuel and returns solid economy for a luxury sedan in mixed driving. Real-world figures sit near the official combined ratings depending on conditions and load.
Service needs are straightforward with free scheduled maintenance covering the first three services in the US market. Intervals run roughly every 10,000 miles or annually depending on region. brake fluid and cabin filters form part of routine care.
Safety is a clear strength. Five-star Euro NCAP results and top IIHS scores come with a full suite of standard active systems that brake for cars, people and animals day or night plus lane and road-edge aids. Whiplash protection and multiple airbags are built in.
Living with the car means enjoying a refined cabin and strong crash protection. Keep up with oil and filter changes. the free early maintenance makes the first years simple and low-cost.
Length 4761 mm, Width 1850 mm, Height 1431 mm, Wheelbase 2872 mm (S60 2018-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volvo S60 2019 Tech Spec Metric PDF, Volvo Cars support dimensions pages, tyre approval tables.