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2018 Volvo S60

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2018 models.

Class: Compact Cars
Body styles: 4dr Sedan T5/T6 AWD, 4dr Sedan T5/T6 FWD, Cross Country 4dr Sedan
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Horsepower: 240 hp
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5
Fuel: Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 29 combined · 25 city / 36 hwy
Length: 182.7 in
Curb weight: 3,655–3,874 lb
NHTSA rating: ★★★★★
Recalls: 1 campaign

Pros & cons

What's good

AWD / 4WD available
5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Few owner complaints4 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 23 for similar models.

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 24 similar 2018 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2018 Volvo S60 is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 183 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,856 lb (4dr Sedan T5/T6 AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 29 MPG combined (25 city / 36 highway), 7% better than the 2018 compact car average of 27 MPG, for an estimated $2,300 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.

What changed for 2018

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2017 S60 — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2017; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2017 S60 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine240 hp2.0L turbo 4-cyl

Transmission8-speed automatic

DriveAWD/4WD · FWD

Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

PremierDynamic

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingOptional

Pedestrian emergency brakingOptional

Forward collision warningOptional

Blind-spot monitoringOptional

Lane departure warningOptional

Lane keeping assistOptional

Adaptive cruise controlOptional

Backup cameraOptional

Automatic high beamsStandard

Adaptive driving beamStandard

Built in: Chengdu, China · Ghent, Belgium

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 3 2018 S60 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
4dr Sedan T5/T6 AWD	182.7 in	73.6 in	58.3 in	109.4 in	62.6 / 62.6 in	3,856 lb	62/38
4dr Sedan T5/T6 FWD	182.7 in	73.6 in	58.3 in	109.4 in	62.6 / 62.6 in	3,655 lb	62/38
Cross Country 4dr Sedan	182.7 in	73.6 in	60.6 in	109.4 in	63.8 / 62.2 in	3,874 lb	62/38

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
S60 Inscription FWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Front-Wheel Drive	25 / 36 / 29	+7%	$2,300	304
S60 FWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Front-Wheel Drive	25 / 36 / 29	+7%	$2,300	304
S60 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 32 / 26	-4%	$3,150	345
S60 Inscription AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 33 / 26	-4%	$2,600	338
S60 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 33 / 26	-4%	$2,600	338
S60 CC AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 30 / 25	-7%	$2,700	354
S60 Polestar AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	20 / 27 / 22	-19%	$3,750	393

6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

6/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Save $500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

27 MPG2018 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2018 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

Version	Overall	Frontal	Driver / passenger	Side	Side pole	Rollover	Rollover risk
2018 Volvo S60 4 DR AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	5★ / 5★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	10%
2018 Volvo S60 4 DR FWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	5★ / 5★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	10%

StandardElectronic stability control

OptionalForward collision warning

OptionalLane departure warning

Frontal crash test — 2018 Volvo S60 4 DR AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Side crash test — 2018 Volvo S60 4 DR AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2018 compact cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2018 Volvo S60 (this car)	29 MPG	★★★★★	1
2018 BMW 3 Series	36 MPG	★★★★★	0
2018 Lexus IS	26 MPG	Not rated	1
2018 Audi A4	31 MPG	Not rated	4
2018 Tesla Model 3	310 mi	★★★★★	19
2018 Audi A3	36 MPG	★★★★★	7
2018 Audi A5	27 MPG	Not rated	6

Recalls (1)

Seat Belts › Front · Jun 30, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V378000 · 308,260 vehicles

Problem: Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2018 Volvo S60 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

4Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

0Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

0Injuries reported

77,000 miTypical mileage at failure

Service Brakes1

Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System1

Engine1

Electrical System1

Unknown Or Other1

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2018 Volvo S60 buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Service Brakes — 1 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1 owner reports. Run the A/C on max for several minutes and confirm it blows cold.
Engine — 1 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 77,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Volvo S60. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other S60 years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2025 S60	31	188.2 in	Not rated	3	0
2024 S60	31	188.2 in	Not rated	4	22
2023 S60	31	188.2 in	Not rated	7	3
2022 S60	31	187.4 in	Not rated	4	15
2021 S60	30	187.4 in	Not rated	3	8
2020 S60	30	187.4 in	Not rated	6	12
2019 S60	31	187.4 in	Not rated	5	25
2017 S60	29	182.7 in	★★★★★	6	18
2016 S60	30	182.7 in	Not rated	4	29
2015 S60	29	182.3 in	Not rated	2	60
2014 S60	24	182.3 in	Not rated	3	21
2013 S60	24	182.3 in	Not rated	4	77

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →