2015 Volvo V60, S60 Get 37 MPG Highway Rating
The 2015 Volvo V60 and S60 models get an EPA estimated 25 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway.
Powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder Drive-E powerplant, the new Volvo models delivers on the Swedish automaker’s focus on fuel efficiency. Paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission, the engine provides 240 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, allowing the vehicles to accelerate to 60 mph from a standstill in 6.1 seconds.
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The same powerplant will find its way into the Volvo XC60 where it gets a 24-mpg city, 31-mpg highway rating, an impressive improvement over the former XC60’s 18-mpg city, 26-mpg highway rating with its 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine.
In addition, the turbocharged and supercharged version of the engine, which provides 302 hp, gets 24 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway in the S60 and 22 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway in the XC60. The more powerful version of the engine is not available on the V60 wagon.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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