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2001-2009 Volvo S60 MPG & Fuel Cost

9 model years · 18–23 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD

$2,840

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

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2001-2009 Volvo S60 at a glance

The 2001-2009 Volvo S60 covers 9 model years in the EPA database (63 configurations in all), rated 18–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $2,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2003 and 2009.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2001-2009 Volvo S60 by model year

2001-2009 Volvo S60: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2009	Gas	21–23 MPG	$2,840–$3,110	Ratings changed
2008	Gas	21–22 MPG	$3,650–$3,830	Ratings changed
2007	Gas	18–22 MPG	$3,650–$4,460	Ratings changed
2006	Gas	18–22 MPG	$3,650–$4,460	Ratings changed
2005	Gas	18–22 MPG	$3,650–$4,460	Ratings changed
2004	Gas	19–22 MPG	$3,650–$4,230	Ratings changed
2003	Gas	19–23 MPG	$3,490–$4,230	Ratings changed
2002	Gas	20–21 MPG	$3,830–$4,020	Ratings changed
2001	Gas	20–21 MPG	$3,830–$4,020	First year

What the 2009 S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive

Per month

$237

$2,840 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.73

Per 100 miles

$18.93

Five years

$14,200

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$650less a year

Class median $3,490 a year, MY2009

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2009 Volvo S60 MPG

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,650 to $2,840, $810 less.

Gas · 2.4L, 2.5L

Combined

21–23 MPG

Per year

$2,840–$3,110

Gas configurations (5)

2009 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient)	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	19	28	23	$2,840
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	19	27	22	$2,970
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	17	26	21	$3,110
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S5)	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	18	26	21	$3,110
S60 2.4L 5-cyl turbo	2.4L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,110

2008 Volvo S60 MPG

21–22 MPG · $3,650–$3,830/yr

Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,650.

Gas · 2.4L, 2.5L

Combined

21–22 MPG

Per year

$3,650–$3,830

Gas configurations (6)

2008 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	19	27	22	$3,650
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	19	27	22	$3,650
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	17	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S5)	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.4L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd	2.4L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.4L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)	2.4L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830

6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2007 Volvo S60 MPG

18–22 MPG · $3,650–$4,460/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,650.

Gas · 2.4L, 2.5L

Combined

18–22 MPG

Per year

$3,650–$4,460

Gas configurations (8)

2007 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	19	28	22	$3,650
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	19	28	22	$3,650
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S5)	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.4L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd	2.4L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.4L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)	2.4L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	17	25	20	$4,020

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2007 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
R 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	16	23	19	$4,230
R 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S6)	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	15	23	18	$4,460

8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2006 Volvo S60 MPG

18–22 MPG · $3,650–$4,460/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,650.

Gas · 2.4L, 2.5L

Combined

18–22 MPG

Per year

$3,650–$4,460

Gas configurations (10)

2006 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
S60 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 5-cyl	FWD	19	26	22	$3,650
S60 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 5-cyl	FWD	19	27	22	$3,650
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	19	28	22	$3,650
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	19	28	22	$3,650
S60 2.4L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd	2.4L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.4L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)	2.4L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830

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2006 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	17	25	20	$4,020
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S5)	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	18	25	20	$4,020
R 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	16	23	19	$4,230
R 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S6)	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	16	23	18	$4,460

10 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2005 Volvo S60 MPG

18–22 MPG · $3,650–$4,460/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,650.

Gas · 2.4L, 2.5L

Combined

18–22 MPG

Per year

$3,650–$4,460

Gas configurations (8)

2005 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
S60 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 5-cyl	FWD	19	27	22	$3,650
S60 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 5-cyl	FWD	19	27	22	$3,650
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	19	27	22	$3,650
S60 2.4L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd	2.4L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.4L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)	2.4L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	17	24	20	$4,020

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2005 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
R 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	16	23	19	$4,230
R 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S5)	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	16	22	18	$4,460

8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2004 Volvo S60 MPG

19–22 MPG · $3,650–$4,230/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,490 to $3,650, $160 more.

Gas · 2.3L, 2.4L, 2.5L

Combined

19–22 MPG

Per year

$3,650–$4,230

Gas configurations (8)

2004 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
S60 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 5-cyl	FWD	19	28	22	$3,650
S60 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 5-cyl	FWD	19	27	22	$3,650
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	19	27	22	$3,650
S60 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd	2.3L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	25	21	$3,830
S60 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)	2.3L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	18	25	20	$4,020

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2004 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
R 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	16	23	19	$4,230
R 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S5)	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	16	23	19	$4,230

8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2003 Volvo S60 MPG

19–23 MPG · $3,490–$4,230/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 23 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,830 to $3,490, $340 less.

Gas · 2.3L, 2.4L, 2.5L

Combined

19–23 MPG

Per year

$3,490–$4,230

Gas configurations (6)

2003 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
S60 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 5-cyl	FWD	19	28	23	$3,490
S60 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 5-cyl	FWD	19	27	22	$3,650
S60 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd	2.3L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	25	21	$3,830
S60 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)	2.3L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.4L 5-cyl turbo	2.4L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo	2.5L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	16	23	19	$4,230

6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2002 Volvo S60 MPG

20–21 MPG · $3,830–$4,020/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,830.

Gas · 2.3L, 2.4L

Combined

20–21 MPG

Per year

$3,830–$4,020

Gas configurations (6)

2002 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
S60 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient)	2.3L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.4L 5-cyl turbo FWD	2.4L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd	2.4L 5-cyl	FWD	19	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 5-cyl	FWD	19	25	21	$3,830
S60 2.4L 5-cyl turbo 4WD	2.4L 5-cyl turbo	4WD	17	24	20	$4,020
S60 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd	2.3L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	25	20	$4,020

6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2001 Volvo S60 MPG

20–21 MPG · $3,830–$4,020/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.3L, 2.4L

Combined

20–21 MPG

Per year

$3,830–$4,020

Gas configurations (6)

2001 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
S60 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.4L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 5-spd	2.4L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd	2.4L 5-cyl	FWD	19	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 5-cyl	FWD	19	25	21	$3,830
S60 2.4L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)	2.4L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830
S60 2.3L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)	2.3L 5-cyl turbo	FWD	18	24	20	$4,020

6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD: $3,860 in California and $2,480 in Texas, a $1,380 difference.

California $3,860
Washington $3,580
New York $2,840
Florida $2,680
Texas $2,480

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

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2009 Volkswagen Beetle

23 MPG · $2,840/yr

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse

23 MPG · $2,840/yr

2009 Saab 9-3

23 MPG · $2,840/yr

2009 Volvo C30

23 MPG · $2,840/yr

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2001-2009 Volvo S60 get?

EPA rates the 2001-2009 Volvo S60 at 18–23 MPG combined across 63 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 23 MPG (19 city, 28 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2009 Volvo S60?

The S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2003 and 2009. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2001 and 2002.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2009 Volvo S60?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Volvo S60 per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,840 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $2,840–$3,110 a year. That is a $270 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Volvo S60 100 miles?

About $18.93 per 100 miles for the S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.93 and $20.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2009 Volvo S60 more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD is rated 19 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.

How does the 2009 Volvo S60 compare with other small car configurations?

The S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,840 a year to fuel, $650 less than the class median of $3,490, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 336 rated small car configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2009 Volvo S60 different from the 2008 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,650 to $2,840, $810 less. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2009 against 6 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Volvo S60 for that year.