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Shown: 2018 Volvo S60 T5 Dynamic AWD. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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2011-2018 Volvo S60 MPG & Fuel Cost

8 model years · 21–30 MPG combined

29 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
36 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Inscription 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD
$2,250

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

Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2001-2009 Next generation: 2019-2025

2011-2018 Volvo S60 at a glance

The 2011-2018 Volvo S60 covers 8 model years in the EPA database (37 configurations in all), rated 21–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $2,250 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Inscription 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2016.

2011-2018 Volvo S60 by model year

2011-2018 Volvo S60: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2018 Gas 22–29 MPG $2,250–$3,570 Ratings changed
2017 Gas 23–29 MPG $2,230–$3,530 Ratings changed
2016 Gas 21–30 MPG $2,180–$3,220 Ratings changed
2015 Gas 21–29 MPG $2,270–$3,050 Ratings changed
2014 Gas 21–24 MPG $2,700–$3,180 Ratings changed
2013 Gas 21–24 MPG $2,700–$3,180 Ratings changed
2012 Gas 21–23 MPG $2,780–$3,100 Ratings changed
2011 Gas 21 MPG $3,100 First year

What the 2018 Inscription 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive

Per month

$188

$2,250 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.75

Per 100 miles

$15.00

Five years

$11,250

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

vs the small car median

$920less a year

Class median $3,170 a year, MY2018

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

2018 Volvo S60 MPG

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,230 to $2,250, $20 more.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
22–29 MPG
Per year
$2,250–$3,570

Gas configurations (7)

2018 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Inscription 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 36 29 $2,250
S60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 36 29 $2,250
Inscription 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 33 26 $2,500
S60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 33 26 $2,500
S60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD 22 32 26 $3,130
CC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 30 25 $2,620
Polestar 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD 20 27 22 $3,570

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

2017 Volvo S60 MPG

23–29 MPG · $2,230–$3,530/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 29 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,180 to $2,230, $50 more.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
23–29 MPG
Per year
$2,230–$3,530

Gas configurations (7)

2017 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Inscription 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 36 29 $2,230
S60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 36 29 $2,230
Inscription 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 23 31 26 $2,530
S60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 23 31 26 $2,530
S60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD 22 32 26 $3,130
CC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 30 25 $2,620
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2017 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Polestar2.0L 4-cyl turbo superchargedAWD202723$3,530

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

2016 Volvo S60 MPG

21–30 MPG · $2,180–$3,220/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 30 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,270 to $2,180, $90 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L
Combined
21–30 MPG
Per year
$2,180–$3,220

Gas configurations (9)

2016 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
S60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 37 30 $2,180
Inscription 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 37 29 $2,250
S60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged FWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged FWD 23 32 27 $3,030
S60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD 22 31 25 $3,220
Inscription 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD 20 28 23 $2,820
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD 20 28 23 $2,820
Show 0 more configurations
2016 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+3)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
CC2.5L 5-cyl turboAWD202823$2,860
S60 3.0L 6-cyl turbo3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD182721$3,080
PoleStar3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD182721$3,080

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

2015 Volvo S60 MPG

21–29 MPG · $2,270–$3,050/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 29 MPG, up 5. Its annual cost goes from $2,700 to $2,270, $430 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L
Combined
21–29 MPG
Per year
$2,270–$3,050

Gas configurations (5)

2015 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
S60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 36 29 $2,270
S60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged FWD 24 34 27 $2,940
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD 20 28 23 $2,820
S60 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 19 28 22 $2,970
PoleStar 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 18 27 21 $3,050

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2014 Volvo S60 MPG

21–24 MPG · $2,700–$3,180/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,700.

Gas · 2.5L, 3.0L
Combined
21–24 MPG
Per year
$2,700–$3,180

Gas configurations (3)

2014 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD 21 30 24 $2,700
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD 20 29 23 $2,800
S60 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 18 25 21 $3,180

2013 Volvo S60 MPG

21–24 MPG · $2,700–$3,180/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 24 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,780 to $2,700, $80 less.

Gas · 2.5L, 3.0L
Combined
21–24 MPG
Per year
$2,700–$3,180

Gas configurations (3)

2013 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD 21 30 24 $2,700
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD 20 29 23 $2,800
S60 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 18 25 21 $3,180

2012 Volvo S60 MPG

21–23 MPG · $2,780–$3,100/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 23 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,100 to $2,780, $320 less.

Gas · 2.5L, 3.0L
Combined
21–23 MPG
Per year
$2,780–$3,100

Gas configurations (2)

2012 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
S60 2.5L 5-cyl turbo (Most efficient) 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD 20 30 23 $2,780
S60 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 18 26 21 $3,100

2011 Volvo S60 MPG

21 MPG · $3,100/yr
Gas · 3.0L
Combined
21 MPG
Per year
$3,100

Gas configurations (1)

2011 Volvo S60 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
S60 (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 18 26 21 $3,100

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Inscription 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,060 in California and $1,960 in Texas, a $1,100 difference.

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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29 MPG · $2,230/yr
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 AMG Line Premium 2.0

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29 MPG · $2,800/yr
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29 MPG · $2,270/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

All Volvo S60 years All Volvo models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2011-2018 Volvo S60 get?

EPA rates the 2011-2018 Volvo S60 at 21–30 MPG combined across 37 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 S60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 30 MPG (26 city, 37 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2018 Volvo S60?

The S60 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2016. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2011.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2018 Volvo S60?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

How does the 2011-2018 Volvo S60 compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2001-2009 Volvo S60) is rated 18–23 MPG combined and costs $2,840–$4,460 a year to fuel; the 2011-2018 model is rated 21–30 MPG and costs $2,180–$3,570 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Volvo S60 per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Inscription 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,250 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $2,250–$3,570 a year. That is a $1,320 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Volvo S60 100 miles?

About $15.00 per 100 miles for the Inscription 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.00 and $23.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2018 Volvo S60 more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Inscription 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 25 city and 36 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 11 MPG.

How does the 2018 Volvo S60 compare with other small car configurations?

The Inscription 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,250 a year to fuel, $920 less than the class median of $3,170, and less than 8 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 365 rated small car configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2018 Volvo S60 different from the 2017 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,230 to $2,250, $20 more. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2018 against 7 configurations for 2017. See the 2017 Volvo S60 for that year.