Used 2015 Volvo S60 for sale 

The 2015 Volvo S60 is available in three trim options, namely T5, T6, and T6 R-Design. The base T5 trim is available for $33,300 and gets great standard features. As we move up above the trim levels, we get more powerful engine options that improve the overall performance. The top-end T6 R-Design trim is available at a price of $42,700 and gets a turbocharged inline-6 cylinder engine. Here is a list of the key features that are available with the trims of the 2016 Volvo S60.

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The base T5 trim gets great standard features and is a perfect sedan for most general users. But as per your power requirement, you can move up above the trim level which also adds to a better interior and navigation system along with better performance. The base T5 trims include automatic headlights, climate control, power driver seats, and many more. Thus available at a price of $33,300, the T5 provides the best value for the money spent.

The 2015 Volvo S60 is available in four engine options. The base engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 cylinder that generates 240 hp along with 258 lb-ft of torque. The same engine with supercharging generates 302 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-5 engine generates 250 hp along with 266 lb-ft of torque.

The most powerful engine in the lineup is a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 cylinder that generates 325 hp along with 354 lb-ft of torque. The 2.0-liter engines are mated with an 8-speed automatic transmission and get only a forward-wheel-drive system. The 2.5-liter and 3.0-liter engine is mated with 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission and is available with an all-wheel-drive system. 

The BMW 3 Series 328i closely follows the Volvo S60 with a power output of 240 hp, while the Audi A4 is at the bottom of this table with a power output of 220 hp. All the vehicles have a very similar 0-60 mpg acceleration of 6.6 seconds. But the Volvo is much quicker in the quarter-mile acceleration, where it covers the distance in 13.2 seconds, while the Audi A4 takes 14.9 seconds.

The 2.5-liter engine in the Volvo S60 is not the most economical that we see in this segment. It gives us a mileage of 20 mpg in the city, which improves to 29 mpg on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 23 mpg from the Volvo S60. Along with that, it has a larger fuel tank capacity of 17.8 gallons, which results in a maximum range of 516 miles. 

The BMW 328i is the most fuel-efficient in this comparison with a combined mileage of 27 mpg, while the Audi A4 follows it with a combined mileage of 25 mpg. The BMW has a smaller fuel tank capacity of 15.8 gallons, yet provides a maximum range of 553 miles. The Audi A4 has a fuel tank capacity of 16.1 gallons, which provides a maximum range of 515 miles.

The interior design of the 2015 Volvo S60 is one of the best in this segment. The very well-designed interior is adorned with high-quality materials that give it a premium feel. The seats are well-bolstered and provide great comfort to all the passengers.

The cabin is spacious and provides a considerable amount of spacing for all the passengers at the front and rear as well. The S60 can carry up to 5 passengers and provides a cargo capacity of 12 cu.ft behind the rear seats. 

All the vehicles in this comparison can carry up to 5 passengers in total. The BMW 328i provides the best spacing at the front, but the headroom on the rear is slightly on the lower end. The Audi A4 could create a problem for tall drivers at the front. The BMW provides a comparatively bigger cargo spacing of 13 cu.ft, while the Audi A4 has a cargo volume of 12.4 cu.ft. Here is a list of all the interior features that are available with the 2015 Volvo S60:

• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Eight-way power driver seat 
• Driver memory settings
• Cloth/leather upholstery
• 60/40 split-folding rear seat

How is the 2015 Volvo S60 Sedan’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system available in the 2015 Volvo S60 is equipped with multiple features as standard right from the base trim. It includes a 7-inch display along with Sensus smartphone integration. It also gets an 8-speaker sound system along with a CD player, HD radio, satellite radio, USB ports, and iPod interface.

There are standalone options like a rear-seat entertainment system with dual displays, WiFi hotspot, and Pandora and Yelp that can be opted for. The Premium package adds in a much better 12-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system. Here is a list of all the infotainment features that are available with the 2015 Volvo S60:

• 7-inch display 
• Sensus smartphone integration
• 8-speaker sound system
• CD player
• HD radio
• Satellite radio
• USB ports
• Rear-seat entertainment 
• WiFi hotspot
• 12-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system

The exterior design of the 2015 Volvo S50 is quite classy and provides a feel of a truly premium sedan. The front grille with the Volvo moniker, the sleek automatic headlamps, the sloping roof, and the exterior chrome linings along with bigger 18-inch wheels complete the entire look of the vehicle.

The Volvo S60 has a curb weight of 3,528 pounds. It has a length of 183 inches along with a wheelbase of 109.3 inches. It also gets a decent ground clearance of 5 inches. Here is a list of all the exterior features that are available with the 2015 Volvo S60.

The Audi A4 is the heaviest in this comparison with a curb weight of 3,649 pounds, while the BMW 3 Series has a curb weight of 3,410 pounds. All of the vehicles are attractive and have similar exterior dimensions. The BMW has a slightly higher ground clearance of 6 inches, while both the rivals stand 5 inches above the ground. Major interior features include-

• 17/18-inch wheels
• Automatic headlights
• LED running lights
• Headlight washers
• Heated mirrors
• Automatic wipers 

The NHTSA has given the 2015 Volvo S60 a perfect 5-star rating, while the IIHS has also given the Volvo a ‘Good’ rating in all the test segments. The IIHS has also given the Volvo S60 a Top Safety Pick Plus award for the year 2015 in the midsize luxury sedan segment. Thus the Volvo is capable of safeguarding the passengers in case of an accident. Along with that, the S60 gets multiple safety features that improve the overall safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of all the safety features that are available with the 2015 Volvo S60:

• Antilock disc brakes
• Stability and traction control
• Airbags
• Automatic braking system
• Lane-keeping assist
• Lane departure warning
• Rearview camera
• Front-side parking camera
• Blind-spot warning system 
• Rear cross-traffic alerts

The 2015 Volvo S60 is one of the affordable premium sedans that is currently available in the market. The S60 is available in multiple engine options as per the trim level and thus provides us with exactly what we require. All the engines are powerful in this lineup and provide great overall performance. The interior is spacious and has a premium feel to it. All the passengers get a decent amount of spacing and are comfortable for long rides. The Volvo S60 is one of the safest vehicles out there and thus is easy to recommend.