2023 Volvo S60 B5 AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Compact CarsAll-Wheel Drive
City
25
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
Combined
28
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

34.5MPG average+23.2% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 28 MPG · Owner reported avg: 34.5 MPG

Driving mix: City 70% / Highway 30%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 34.5 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 28 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium Hybrid
City
25
Hwy
33
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,900/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,900

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
316 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
10.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; Mild Hybrid
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,405/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,191/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,083/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,216/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,423/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,416/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,995/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,474/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,327/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,383/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 28 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Volvo S60 B5 4 DR AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability9.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
3
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems3 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 3 owner complaints for the 2023 Volvo S60 B5 AWD. Top reported issues include other / unknown. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Other / Unknown
3

2023 Volvo S60 B5 AWD problems by category: Other / Unknown: 3 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Other / UnknownFiled: 01/09/2026ODI#11709845
When shifting the vehicle in reverse the camera goes in black screen mode.
Other / UnknownFiled: 09/05/2025ODI#11685240
I received a previous recall notice for the backup camera not working and visited the dealership on August 19, 2025 to recieve the software update that was supposed to fix this problem. Since receivin…
Other / UnknownFiled: 07/22/2023ODI#11533862
While driving on a highway the car went from drive into neutral all by itself and I could not put it into drive. Managed to get to a break down lane and turned car off and on. It started normally in…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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