Volvo S60 — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Volvo's premium executive saloon. Sporty driving dynamics blended with refined construction and efficient mild-hybrid petrol engines.
TL;DR
38 MPG
Real-world petrol
60L
Tank capacity
£82.08
Full tank (petrol)
16.4p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Volvo S60 achieves an estimated 38 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 60-litre tank completely costs approximately £82.08 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
38
Real-world MPG
Petrol
44.8
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £818 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1211 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1637 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2455 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3273 |
| Full tank (60L) | £82.08 |
| Cost per mile | 16.4p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the S60 compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your S60
Use cruise control on long motorway runs to keep the large body cruising efficiently.
Select Eco settings to smooth throttle responses.
Maintain tyre pressures at recommended settings.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Volvo S60 achieving ~38 MPG real-world, if you fill 48 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.80
Gross saving on fuel
£0.49
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.31
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 29 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Volvo S60?
The Volvo S60 achieves approximately 38 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 44.8 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Volvo S60?
The Volvo S60 has a fuel tank of 60 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £82.08. Diesel costs approximately £85.26 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Volvo S60?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Volvo S60 costs approximately £1211 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1637. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Volvo S60?
In a Volvo S60 doing ~38 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 48-litre fill nets approximately £4.31 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 29 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Volvo S60 cost per mile in fuel?
The Volvo S60 costs approximately 16.4p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.92 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Volvo S60?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Volvo S60 is 44.8 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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