2009 Volvo S60

2009 Volvo S60 Price Range: $30,950 - $36,400

Utility
Neither the S60 nor the typical sedan has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity. There's no clear winner between the typical sedan and the S60 in terms of hauling capacity. Towing is substantially more the Volvo S60's forte than it is the typical sedan's.

Dimensions
The average sedan's tank is approximately the same size as the Volvo S60's, though the Volvo S60's is slightly bigger. The S60 and the typical sedan compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You most certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the typical sedan than with the Volvo S60, as both offer comparable mileage ranges.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the average sedan to the dealership as the Volvo S60. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the typical sedan and the typical sedan perform roughly comparably as far as gas mileage. Regarding MSRP, the Volvo S60 costs considerably less than the typical sedan.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the average sedan and the S60 most certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical sedan's engine is substantially bigger than the Volvo S60's. Keep in mind that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical sedan offers a bit more head room than the S60, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the average sedan make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Volvo S60.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the typical sedan isn't quite as generous as the Volvo S60's.