Volvo S60 R MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volvo S60 R has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2004 to 2007. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2005). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Station Wagons.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as S60 R and R. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #13 of 16 (20th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2005 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #13 of 15 (14th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2006 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #10 of 13 (25th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2007 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #12 of 14 (15th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volvo S60 R placed highest in 2006 at #10 of 13, and lowest in 2004 at #13 of 16. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2.5L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.5L 5-cyl, turbocharged | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2007 | 2.5L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.5L 5-cyl, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2006 | 2.5L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.5L 5-cyl, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2006 | 2.5L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.5L 5-cyl, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.5L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 2.5L 5-cyl, turbocharged | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.5L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.5L 5-cyl, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.5L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.5L 5-cyl, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.5L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 2.5L 5-cyl, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
What S60 R fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2007 Volvo S60 R burns 605 to 639 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,816 | $1,917 | $101 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,236 | $118 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,556 | $135 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2007 model year is $4,100 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Station Wagons
Across the 65 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 19 mpg the Volvo S60 R is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $289 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Volvo nameplates
Every Volvo model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.