These are standard specifications for the 2012 Volvo S60, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2010 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $31,450-37,700 Invoice: $29,563-35,438 |
| Weight : | 3265 lbs | 1480.979 kg |
| Introduced At : | 2010 Geneva Salon International de l'Auto |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.28 |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1596 cc | 97.4 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 5700 RPM |
| Torque : | 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) |
| Bore : | 79.0 mm | 3.11 in. |
| Stroke : | 81.4 mm | 3.205 in. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Redline : | 6150 RPM |
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1596 cc | 97.4 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) |
| Bore : | 79.0 mm | 3.11 in. |
| Stroke : | 81.4 mm | 3.205 in. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Common Rail Electronic Fuelling | |
| Redline : | 6450 RPM |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) |
| Bore : | 87.5 mm | 3.445 in. |
| Stroke : | 83.1 mm | 3.272 in. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Redline : | 6450 RPM |
6 Manual , 6 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.818 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.150 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.423 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.029 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.129 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.943 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2012 Volvo S60 4 DR FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover: 10% |
| 2012 Volvo S60 4 DR AWD | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover: 10% |
Recall
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V378000 |
| Summary | Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash. |
| Consequence | An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Remedy | Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V101000 |
| Summary | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60 AND XC60 PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN INCORRECT MIXTURE OF UNDERBODY COATING AND OVER-APPLICATION CAN RESULT IN RIGID, ICICLE-LIKE AREAS HANGING FROM VEHICLE?S UNDERCARRIAGE. |
| Consequence | IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE UNDERBODY COATING MAY PENETRATE THE FUELS LINES AND CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE, AND IF EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY COATING IS FOUND IN THE FUEL LINE AREA, IT WILL BE REMOVED. IF THE INSPECTION REVEALS THAT THE FUEL LINES ARE DAMAGED, THEY WILL BE REPLACED. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AT 1-800-458-1552. |
| Notes | VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. R251.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20100602 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V849000 |
| Summary | Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. |
| Consequence | A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. |
| Remedy | Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20100622 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 13V592000 |
| Summary | Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S60 vehicles manufactured June 22, 2010, through May 14, 2012, and equipped with 5-cylinder B5254T5 (VIN code 62) engines. In the affected vehicles, the vehicle may not alert the driver of a low oil pressure situation. |
| Consequence | Without being warned of a low oil pressure situation, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle until it stalls, which increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software so that the driver is alerted should there be a low oil pressure situation, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this campaign is R29436. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110516 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V075000 |
| Summary | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60, XC60, S80 AND XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011. IN THESE VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN ATTACHED PROPERLY TO THE SEAT FRAME. AS A RESULT, WHEN THE SEATS ARE MOVED TO ADJUST THE SEATING POSITION, THE WIRE HARNESS MAY GET PULLED, CAUSING IT TO DISCONNECT. |
| Consequence | IN THE EVENT OF CRASH, THE FRONT AND/OR SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY IMPROPERLY OR NOT AT ALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. ALSO, THE LAP BELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY. |
| Remedy | VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, SECURE THE SEAT WIRE HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552. |
| Notes | THE VOLVO RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 250.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Volvo S60?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Volvo S60? A: The 2012 Volvo S60 has a wheelbase size of 109.29 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Volvo S60? A: The 2012 Volvo S60 has a length of 182.21 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Volvo S60? A: The 2012 Volvo S60 has a width of 74.76 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Volvo S60 have?A: The 2012 Volvo S60 has 37.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Volvo S60 have?A: The 2012 Volvo S60 has legroom of 41.89 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Volvo S60's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Volvo S60 has a towing capaicty of 1600.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Volvo S60? A: The 2012 Volvo S60 was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2012 Volvo S60 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Volvo S60 had an MSRP of $31,450 - $$37,700 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Volvo S60 have? A: The 2012 Volvo S60 had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1596 cc | 97.4 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) Inline 4 (1596 cc | 97.4 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) Turbocharged Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Volvo S60 have? A: The 2012 Volvo S60 had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Volvo S60? A: The 2012 Volvo S60 has a wheelbase size of 109.29 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Volvo S60? A: The 2012 Volvo S60 has a length of 182.21 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Volvo S60? A: The 2012 Volvo S60 has a width of 74.76 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Volvo S60 have?A: The 2012 Volvo S60 has 37.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Volvo S60 have?A: The 2012 Volvo S60 has legroom of 41.89 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Volvo S60's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Volvo S60 has a towing capaicty of 1600.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Volvo S60? A: The 2012 Volvo S60 was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2012 Volvo S60 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Volvo S60 had an MSRP of $31,450 - $$37,700 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Volvo S60 have? A: The 2012 Volvo S60 had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1596 cc | 97.4 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM)Similarly Sized Vehicles
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7,716
December 2023
13,609
November 2023
11,671
July 2023
10,785
June 2023
12,933
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10,723