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    2009 Volvo S60

    New from

    $49,950 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.9 - 10.2 L / 100km

    About the Volvo S60

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Volvo S60 is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $49,950 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LE variant and topping out at $60,950 for the T Awd.

    There are 2 variants of the S60 available in Australia.

    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 new 2009 S60 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    85.91 - 98.34 kW/t
    67.52 kW/t
    194.22 kW/t
    Boot Space
    424 litres
    378 litres
    490 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.9 - 10.2 L/100km
    5.4 L/100km
    13.8 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    706 - 787 km
    478 km
    1,167 km
    Price
    $49,950 - $60,950
    $49,950
    $172,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    3 years
    4 years
    3 years

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    2009 Volvo S60 Specs

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    LE

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Ari Eon
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Front Rear Fader
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Rds
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
      • System Watts Per Channel: 50
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Type: Lip
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.91
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Mobile Phone Hands Free
      • Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 424
      • Front Headroom (mm): 983
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1397
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1082
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1427
      • Front Track (mm): 1563
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.0
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 33.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1428
      • Overall Length (mm): 4603
      • Overall Width (mm): 1804
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 963
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1387
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 846
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1410
      • Rear Track (mm): 1560
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2715
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 83.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 212
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.4
      • Engine (cc): 2435
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 5
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 90.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Interior Color Facia Color: Black
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Off With Ignition
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 787
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 225
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Number: 1
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 2
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Electric Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Other
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Manual
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Water Repellent Windows Location: ?
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2020
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1455
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    T Awd

    Adds to LE:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 98.34
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 232
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2521
      • Stroke Engine: 93.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 72
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 742
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 209
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 154
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1566
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Removes from LE:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Ari Eon
      • System Front Rear Fader
      • System Rds
      • System Type: Stereo
      • System Watts Per Channel: 50
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.91
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 212
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.4
      • Engine (cc): 2435
      • Stroke Engine: 90.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 787
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.7
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 225
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1455
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
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    2009 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

    2009 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.

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    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 $60,950.

    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 1804mm 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.