Volvo V60 2010–2013 car dimensions: 4628 mm long, 1865 mm wide and 1484 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,533 kg. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.
The cabin has electronic climate control as standard across grades for steady temperature on both sides. Cruise control is standard for steady-speed driving. A 5-inch colour screen is standard in the centre stack for audio and info, upgrading to 7-inch on higher trims or packs. City Safety automatic braking is standard to help avoid or cut low-speed impacts up to 30 km/h. Rear parking sensors come standard from SE grade up. Blind Spot Information System, Lane Departure Warning and reversing camera are available on higher trims or as options.
Boot holds 430 litres with seats up to the window line. Fold the 40/20/40 rear seats for a flat floor and 1241 litres. Front passenger seat also folds to take long items. Wide tailgate and underfloor storage add practical access.
Braked towing reaches up to 1800 kg on stronger engines like T5, T6 and some diesels, with 1600 kg common on others and 1300 kg on entry diesels. Unbraked limit is 750 kg across the range. Trailer Stability Assist is available to reduce snaking.
Self-levelling Nivomat suspension is an option on some grades for steadier loads. No specific heavy-duty cooling package is listed for this generation.
The cabin uses clean Scandinavian design with a floating centre console angled to the driver for a focused feel. Seats support and hold well with multiple adjustments available. Higher grades add leather and power driver seat with memory. Optional glass sunroof opens the space and lets in light. Electronic climate control is standard with options for heated front and outer rear seats plus air quality systems.
Fuel tank holds 67.5 litres
Euro NCAP 5-star rating with 94% adult, 82% child, 64% pedestrian, 100% assist
City Safety standard on all models
Oil service every 20,000 km or one year
Standard kit includes DSTC, dual-stage front airbags, side airbags, inflatable curtains, WHIPS, SIPS, ABS with EBA, ISOFIX
Engines include efficient diesels and petrols with start/stop on many variants for lower use. Diesels deliver strong low-rev torque while keeping consumption and emissions down. Tank size supports decent range between fills.
Service focuses on regular oil and filter changes every 20,000 km or yearly. Turbo engines need consistent care of cooling, intake and related parts to stay reliable long term. Parts availability is good.
Safety scored five stars at Euro NCAP. City Safety brakes automatically at low speeds to avoid or reduce rear-end hits. Standard equipment covers multiple airbags, stability systems, whiplash protection and side impact structure. Options add adaptive cruise, full auto brake with pedestrian detection, lane support and blind spot alerts.
The estate layout gives flexible 40/20/40 rear seats that fold flat plus a fold-flat front passenger seat for long loads. Build quality feels solid with premium materials on higher grades. Keep on top of suspension bushes and electronics for everyday reliability.
Length 4628 mm, Width 1865 mm, Height 1484 mm, Wheelbase 2776 mm (V60 2010–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volvo 2013 V60 Technical Specifications and 2011 Volvo Cars media/press kit PDFs.