Overall Average Rating: 85.59%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 45th

The S60 has been awarded a set of results that suggest owners have a love/hate relationship with their cars.

On the plus side, you told us it is the most comfortable model money can buy.

Less impressively, the saloon body isn’t the most practical, while the handling is far from sporty.

However, your biggest gripe is the S60’s expensive running costs.

WINNER OF CATEGORY - Comfort

When you get out of your car after a long journey, are you left doubled up in agony or feeling fresh and relaxed? Getting comfortable in your car is key to enjoying your driving. Models at the top of this chart are guaranteed to take the strain out of any journey. With an amazing score of 97.00 per cent, Volvo’s S60 is leagues ahead of the competition. The Swede’s seats strike the perfect balance between supporting your body when cornering, and providing just enough cushioning for long-distance comfort. The Lexus RX SUV and Skoda’s Superb also rate highly in this category. Nissan’s Note, Mitsubishi’s Colt and Ford’s Fiesta make up the bottom three – it seems small cars are the ones leaving you with aches and pains.

Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 13th)

The Swedish brand has slipped again. You love the comfort and refinement of its cars, but aren’t so keen on how much they cost to run. The new range of eco-friendly DRIVe models will surely help.

Overall Average:
4.235
84.7%
46th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy a Volvo S60 again
3.85
77%
41st in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Volvo S60 again
4.75
95%
22nd in Driver Power 2010
Performance:
4.5
90%
11th in Driver Power 2010
Braking:
4.262
85.24%
48th in Driver Power 2010
Handling:
3.833
76.66%
72nd in Driver Power 2010
51-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years

A fast, comfortable and safe compact executive express that cosseted my wife and I on our daily one hour commute on the M-25. If they still made them new and we were both working, I would not hesitate to buy another. However, running costs, in particular the very high servicing charges of Volvo main dealers prevents that. However, it was fantastic to have owned a T5.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 3/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

More than pleased although I have found the turning circle to be very poor.I'm told the new model has been improved. I've also had to replace the light bulbs on numerous occasions.
It's a comfortable and economical car. Plenty of performance for the type of driving I do.
I would buy another.

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 3/5 Handling: 3/5
04-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Everything and more than I expected. Having said that if it goes wrong tomorrow, I'll scream!!!

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 3/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Good looking, excellent compromise between performance and economy, positive image.

Performance: 3/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 4/5
06-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Great for me , just wish the turning circle was smaller , then it would be perfect

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Excelent

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5