Is the 2020 Volvo S60 a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 35.2 in. Class median 36.5 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 5.8 in. Class middle half 5.0 to 5.5 in.
- Off-road: 5.8 in clearance. Top 99% of 125.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $103 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.8 in, top 99% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 15% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the S60 a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in | Median 36.5 in | 98 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in | Median 37.4 in | 98 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 11.6 cu ft | Median 15.1 cu ft | 92 | No |
Is the S60 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,050 | Median $36,750 | 103 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 105 | Yes |
| Length | 187.4 in | Median 192.3 in | 100 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.1 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 96 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.9 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 103 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the S60 a good commuter car?
Yes. $103 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $103
- Median of 103 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 34 mpg, top 30% of 101
Is the S60 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.8 in clearance, 56.6 in tall | 5.0 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.5 to 58.1 in tall | 59 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.4 in | Median 38.7 in | 97 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.1 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 96 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the S60 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.8 in clearance. Top 99% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- T6 Momentum AWD, 5.8 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the S60 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 15% below cars like it.
- Price, T5 Momentum FWD
- $36,050
- Predicted price
- $42,268
- Gap
- -$6,218 (-15%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the S60 a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S60 T5 Momentum FWD | $36,050 | 11.9 cents | 13.8 cu ft | 250 hp |
| Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD | $35,000 | 4.4 cents | 15.0 cu ft | 271 hp |
Compared with 575 trims of other makes, sedans, 2020.
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