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    2008 Volvo S60

    Used from

    $49,950 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.9 - 10.2 L / 100km

    About the Volvo S60

    The 2008 Volvo S60 is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $49,950 for the LE variant and topping out at $59,950 for the T Awd.

    There are 2 variants of the S60 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2007.

    Engine options include 2.4L multi-point injection (125kW/225Nm) and 2.5L turbo multi-point injection (154kW/320Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2008 S60 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    *excl. on-roads

    2008 Volvo S60 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volvo S60

    LE

    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Outlet
    • Antenna
      • Type: Diversity
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Child safety seat
      • Number: 1
      • Type: Integrated
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Pop Out
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Front: 983
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
      • Headroom Rear: 962
      • Hip Room Front (in): 49
      • Hip Room Front: 1245
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.6
      • Hip Room Rear: 1387
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.6
      • Leg Room Front: 1082
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 33.3
      • Leg Room Rear: 846
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.2
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1427
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1409
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 4
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Remote Control
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    T AWD

    Adds to LE:
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear: 963
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55
      • Hip Room Front: 1397
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1410
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    Removes from LE:
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear: 962
      • Hip Room Front (in): 49
      • Hip Room Front: 1245
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1409
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    See all 2008 Volvo S60 Specs

    2008 Volvo S60 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Volvo S60

    The most fuel efficient Volvo S60 is the LE with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volvo S60 that uses the most amount of fuel is the T AWD with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10.2L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Volvo S60 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Volvo S60Fuel TypeCombined
    2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded8.9 L/100km
    2.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded9.5 L/100km
    See all Volvo S60 Fuel Economy

    2008 Volvo S60 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volvo S60?

    The Volvo S60 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Volvo S60 FAQs

    The cheapest Volvo S60 is the LE that starts from $49,950.

    The most expensive Volvo S60 is the T AWD that starts from $59,950.

    The best towing capacity of a Volvo S60 is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: LE and T AWD.

    The largest Volvo S60 is the LE which measures 1813mm wide, 4603mm in length and sits 1428mm tall.

    The most powerful Volvo S60 is the T AWD which has 154kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Volvo S60 is built in Belgium and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volvo S60 is the T AWD which weighs 2020 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volvo S60 uses premium unleaded.

     
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