Is the 2021 Volvo S60 a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 35.2 in. Class median 35.9 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 5.8 in. Class middle half 5.1 to 5.5 in.
- Off-road: 5.8 in clearance. Top 99% of 132.
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 | 6% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- 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 35.9 in | 80 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in | Median 37.3 in | 80 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 11.6 cu ft | Median 14.7 cu ft | 74 | No |
Is the S60 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $38,950 | Median $38,950 | 83 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 86 | Yes |
| Length | 187.4 in | Median 192.9 in | 81 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.1 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.9 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 81 | 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 81 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 34 mpg, top 36% of 79
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 | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.4 to 57.9 in tall | 59 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.4 in | Median 38.6 in | 79 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.1 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | 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 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- T5 AWD Momentum, 5.8 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the S60 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 6% below cars like it.
- Price, T5 Momentum FWD
- $38,950
- Predicted price
- $41,614
- Gap
- -$2,664 (-6%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the S60 a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 481 trims of other makes, sedans, 2021.
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