Used 2018 Volvo S60 for sale 

The 2018 Volvo S60 comes in four trims and two wheelbase options. The Dynamic and the R Design are offered in standard wheelbase while the Inscription and Inscription Platinum get a long wheelbase. The Dynamic trim comes loaded with features like power seats and Volvo's Sensus smartphone app integration. Move up to the Inscription trims, and you get a long wheelbase, along with the upgraded sound system and a plethora of safety features. The R-Design meanwhile is the sportiest and also the most powerful among the lineup.

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The Inscription trim is the best option to go for. For just $2,850 more than the base trim, you'll get an extended wheelbase, therefore increased rear legroom. Standard features of the Inscription include rear parking aid, rain-sensing wipers, and passenger lumbar support. You can add the Technology package for more safety features like lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control.

The sedan features a trio of engine options. The base engine of the car delivers 240hp and 258lb-ft of torque from a 2.0L turbocharged engine. If you want more power, you can go for the sporty R-Design, which delivers 302hp from a turbo/supercharged 2.0L engine. However, even if this is not enough to satisfy your thrill-seeking heart, the company offers an even mightier 362hp 2.0L twincharger engine, which delivers a massive torque of 347lb-ft.

The sedan uses an 8-speed automatic transmission system as standard in all its variants. The engine of the car is quick to accelerate, but revving up the engine sounds a bit harsh. The saloon offers a choice of FWD and AWD for the base engine, but the other two engines work with AWD only. Overall, the engine puts out a decent power figure to stand strong and compete in the segment.

In comparison, only Mercedes-Benz C300 manages to get past the power figure of Volvo by a slight margin of 1 by offering class-leading 241hp. BMW 320i fails to impress as it stands last with a power output of 180hp. The equation remains the same in torque too, Mercedes takes the crown by churning out 273lb-ft of torque. 

Acceleration

The base model of each sedan in the segment remains the least powered engine, and thus we can’t expect thrill to ooze out of them. Still, what we find from all the sedans here are decent acceleration figures. Not the best-in-class but the sedan features a rapid acceleration. The S60 goes from 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds, which is fast compared to the BMW 320i, which takes 7.1 seconds. 

The quarter-mile timing of the S60 is an impressive 15.1 seconds. Owing to its engine, the Mercedes C300 has the best quarter-mile acceleration figure by taking just 14.9 seconds. Despite nailing the 0-60mph timing in class-leading 5.7 seconds, Infiniti falls short of continuing with that speed and stands last in quarter-mile figures.

Ride and Handling

The S60 offers a comfortable and composed riding experience. Even though not as athletic as the rivals, the car has sporty handling. The steering is responsive and accurate, making it easier to take sharp turns and maneuver the car in traffic. The standard suspensions are suitable for cruising around town, but for added convenience, the company offers an adaptive suspension system.

The aerodynamics of the car can steer through unfavorable windy conditions delivering a stable driving experience. The top trim has less body lean due to its superior Ohlins-supplied suspension system, which makes the driver feel more confident and in control of the car. The suspension system of the sedan works brilliantly by handling the undulations of the road.

Braking

The sedan remains calm when brakes are applied, but the 4-wheel disc brakes are a disappointment when compared to the rivals. The S60 takes 120ft to go from 60-0 mph. Infiniti Q50, which has the best braking, takes only 109ft to bring the car to a halt from 60mph.

When compared with the rivals, the brake rotors offered with the Volvo S are small, and also the curb weight is on the heavier side, which shows its impact on the braking performance. Despite having the heaviest curb weight on the table, Infiniti manages to best others by taking the least length to reach a halt from 60mph.

The base engine of the S60 gets the best fuel economy of the lot. The base engine of the car is rated at 25 mpg city, 39 mpg highway and 29 mpg combined. Going for the AWD drops down the fuel rating to 22 (city)/ 33(highway) mpg. The mileage figures of Infiniti fail to impress on any terrain.

The R-Design, which comes in AWD only, is rated at 22 mpg (city) and 32 mpg (highway). The Polestar has the lowest economy of 20 mpg (city)/ 27 mpg (highway) since it has the mightiest engine out of all trims. The Infiniti Q50 has the poorest economy in its class with a rating of 23/30/25 mpg. Following Volvo on the list is BMW with its combined mileage of 28mpg.

The interior of the 2018 Volvo S60 feels opulent and luxurious. The knobs and buttons are made of high-quality plastic, and the cabin feels quiet. It is equipped with standard features like an adjustable steering wheel and a universal garage door opener. Since the car features tall doors, therefore, getting in and out of the car is quite easy.

The S60 seats five, and the seats are extremely comfortable as they're made of rich leather and provide ample contour support. Further, the car has lumbar support for the driver as well as the passenger seats. The car has ample legroom and headroom in the front, but the rear legroom feels cramped, which won't be a problem if you go for higher trims with an extended wheelbase.

The headroom offered by Volvo in the front row is the lowest at 38.6 cu-ft but the shoulder room comes out as the best in the segment. When talking about the rear row, the space offered by Volvo in all the areas fails to take the top spot. The best legroom in the rear seats comes by Infiniti, measuring 56.1 cu-ft.

Infotainment System

This is the segment where the car failed to impress us completely. The infotainment system of the car feels complex and confusing. The car features a 7-inch display, which is really small for its price range. There are too many buttons, and the menu is really complicated, making the infotainment system difficult to use.

The absence of phone connectivity features like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay hurts us the most. Few major infotainment features include-

• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Navigation
• Voice Recognition System
• HD radio
• Bluetooth
• Satellite radio
• USB port

Cargo Capacity

One reason SUVs have taken over the sedans as the most popular segment in the market is their practicality, and space denotes practicality in its true sense. But we still expect the sedan to offer us enough for decent outings on weekends. The 2018 Volvo S60 has a decent boot volume of 12.0 ft cube, but it's the lowest in its class. 

When comparing Volvo’s space with the rivals, there is no sedan on board that can fully boast of giving the customers a spacious boot. The maximum difference between the trunk space of the competitors limits itself to around 1.2 cu-ft. The cargo space of 13.2 ft cube of Infiniti Q50 is the largest of the lot. 

The exterior of the 2018 Volvo S60 stands feels quite youthful and dynamic in its segment. The T-shaped DLRs located at the front look sleek while giving the sedan an aggressive look. The sedan stands with a wide stance with a low, fast roofline. When talking about the rear end, the dual-exhaust pipe scream of mightiness for its segment. 

The car has a decent ground clearance of 5.4 inches and a wheelbase of 109.3 inches, which is the shortest in its class, but the company offers the higher trims with an extended wheelbase. The Infiniti Q50 has the longest wheelbase of 112.2 inches. The car is equipped with features like power-folding and heated mirrors and rain-sensing wipers. Few major exterior features include-

• Sun/Moonroof
• Rear spoiler (only in R-Design)
• HID headlights
• Rain sensing wipers

The ratings from IIHS speak a lot about the car’s safety. For 2018, the sedan by Volvo received ‘Good’ in most of the areas and proved its crashworthiness and crash avoidance technology. To make it sedan more secure and reliable for the customers, the car comes equipped with a plethora of safety features like ABS, parking aid, ESC, cross-traffic alert, and auto-leveling headlights. Other active and passive features include-

• Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
• Post-Collision Safety System
• Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
• Traction Control System
• Child Seat Anchors
• Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags
• Tire Pressure Monitoring
• Emergency Braking Assist

Volvo S60 Vs Infiniti Q50 Pure 2.0t Pure

The Infiniti has better initial acceleration, best-in-class braking, and cargo space. However, the fuel economy of the Volvo S60 is far better than the Infiniti along with the better power figure. The Infiniti Q50 is priced almost similar to the S60. The choice between the two remains a hard task and therefore a tie.

Volvo S60 Vs BMW 320i

The competition between the two is a bit tricky, no one dominates the other completely. The S60 features a more powerful engine that delivers faster acceleration than the BMW 320i. The BMW wins in braking and cargo space, but the S60 has a better fuel economy. The S60 is the car to go for since it is able to deliver better performance at a lower fuel consumption rate.

Volvo S60 Vs Mercedes C300

The Mercedes C300 has the best in the class engine and acceleration. Further, the C300 has slightly better braking and cargo space. The S60 wins only in the fuel economy department. One area where Mercedes-Benz completely loses its grip is its price range. The money 2018 Mercedes C300 asks is almost $7,200 more, but if you can afford it, it is the option to go with.

The Volvo S60 is a comfortable sedan with classy and traditional exteriors. The performance and handling of the car are not really exceptional, but decent for day to day driving. This car will mostly appeal to the loyal drivers of Volvo. Even with its cheap pricing, the car couldn't win against the rivals because they provide better features, performance, and more agile handling without a huge price difference. So, our advice would be to look for better options.