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| 2013 Volvo S60 T5 Sedan |
The S60 was a surprise competition the last time we have a tendency to gathered it up in an exceedingly comparison check . in an exceedingly check that enclosed eight contenders with massive names like BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz, the front-drive Volvo S60 T5 finished in second place attributable to its beautiful "coupe-like" style, comfy cabin, and sleek engine. we have a tendency to antecedently had a long-run S60 T6 that was a reliable road trip favorite. A 2013 S60 T5 presently resides within the Motor Trend Garage and is well-loved.
The S60 is offered in an exceedingly style of drivetrains with five- and six-cylinder engines, all paired to a six-speed automatic. The S60's base engine may be a two.5-liter turbocharged I-5 that makes 250 HP and 266 lb-ft of torsion. For 2013, the I-5 (T5 in Volvo-speak) is offered in either front- or all-wheel drive. elective may be a three.0-liter turbocharged I-6 that creates three hundred HP and 325 lb-ft of torsion on the S60 T6, or (if you improve to the top-spec R-Design) 325 HP and 354 lb-ft of torsion. All turbo I-6 S60s return normal with all-wheel drive. The independent agency rates the front-drive S60 at 21/30 mpg city/highway, the all-wheel drive I-5 S60 at 20/29 mpg, and also the I-6 S60 at 18/25 mpg.
2013 Volvo S60 T5 Sedan Performance
- Turbocharged
- Premium unleaded fuel
- Engine: 2.5L in-line five-cylinder DOHC with variable valve timing
- Fuel economy: Gasoline:, 21 MPG city, 30 MPG highway, 24 MPG combined and 428 mi. range
- 17.8gallon fuel tank
- Multi-point fuel injection
- Power (SAE): 250 hp @ 5,400 rpm; 266 ft lb of torque @ 1,800 rpm
2013 Volvo S60 T5 Sedan Handling
- ABS
- Cornering brake control
- Four-wheel disc brakes including 2-ventilated
- Brake assist system
- Electronic brake distribution
- Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
- Electronic hand brake
- Immobilizer
- Independent front strut suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link