2024 Volvo S60 review
Volvo has injected PHEV power back into the S60 with the new Black Edition, a good old-fashioned businessman's express.
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Josh Nevett
Volvo S60 vs Skoda Octavia Comparison
Volvo S60
Skoda Octavia
2025 Volvo
S60
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2025 Skoda
Octavia
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Excellent
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Based on the Volvo S60 T8 BLACK EDITION PHEV
Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 195TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
84 to 432 km
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$69,990 - $88,990
$39,590 - $59,990
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Performance bang for buck
- Efficient PHEV powertrain
- User-friendly infotainment system
Misses
- Handling doesn't match straight-line speed
- Limited interior storage, boot space
- Priced against stiff competition
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More power
- Improved infotainment tech
- Still the benchmark for practicality
Misses
- More expensive than ever
- Muted exhaust note
- Lower dynamic ceiling than rivals
Colours Available
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO & SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 340kW | 110kW - 195kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5400 - 6000 | 5000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 709Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 3000 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
