For The Volvo V60 has a classy, comfortable and spacious cabin. It’s keenly priced and comes with a huge array of standard and optional safety kit.

Against The boot isn’t as big as you’d expect a Volvo estate’s to be, and it’s not as much fun to drive as some competitors.

Volvo V60 Estate
33 5stars

The Volvo V60 is a well-rounded and appealing alternative to its German rivals. It scores particularly highly for safety and comfort.

What Car? readers say

3.5
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There are 29 Volvo V60 versions available

Estate 2.4 D5 215 R-Design 4WD auto 5dr TBA
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 2.4 D5 215 SE Lux 4WD auto 5dr TBA
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 1.6 T3 ES 5dr £24,195
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 1.6 DRIVe ES 5dr £24,920
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 2.0 D3 ES S/S 5dr £25,595
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 1.6 T3 SE 5dr £26,295
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 1.6 T3 R-Design 5dr £26,945
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 1.6 DRIVe SE 5dr £27,020
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 1.6 DRIVe R-Design 5dr £27,575
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 2.0 D3 SE S/S 5dr £27,695
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 1.6 T4 SE 5dr £27,945
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 1.6 T4 R-Design 5dr £28,165
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 2.0 D3 R-Design S/S 5dr £28,345
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 2.4 D5 215 ES S/S 5dr £28,570
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 1.6 DRIVe SE Lux 5dr £28,870
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 2.0 T5 SE 5dr £29,445
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Estate 1.6 T4 SE Lux 5dr £29,460
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 2.0 D3 SE Lux S/S 5dr £29,795
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 2.0 T5 R-Design 5dr £30,000
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Estate 2.4 D5 215 ES auto 5dr £30,220
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 2.4 D5 215 SE S/S 5dr £30,695
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 2.0 T5 SE Lux 5dr £31,295
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Estate 2.4 D5 215 R-Design S/S 5dr £31,345
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 2.4 D5 215 SE auto 5dr £32,320
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 2.4 D5 215 SE Lux S/S 5dr £32,795
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 2.4 D5 215 SE Lux auto 5dr £34,170
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 2.4 D5 215 SE 4WD auto 5dr £34,305
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Estate 3.0 T6 R-Design 4WD auto 5dr £36,585
What Car? says:1 stars out of 5
Estate 3.0 T6 SE Lux 4WD auto 5dr £37,880
What Car? says:1 stars out of 5

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Volvo V60 isn’t supposed to be your typical load-lugging Volvo estate – that’s why they call it a Sports Wagon. That means the boot isn’t as big as you’d expect, but clever design means it’s still very practical. The cabin is classy and comfortable for passengers, too.

Every version comes very well equipped, with climate and cruise controls, alloy wheels, four powered windows and a host of safety kit.

The 2.0-litre D3 diesel engine will be the best-seller due to its mix of strength and affordable running costs. However, it doesn’t quite stack up on either count next to the comparable engines in rivals like the Audi A4 Avant and BMW 3 Series Touring.

The V60 isn't as much fun as the BMW to drive, either, and it’s not as refined as it probably should be. Even so, it’s an attractive and affordable alternative.

Reader test team says:

Volvo V60 Estate 2.0 D3 R-Design 5dr

I have had this car for approximately 6 months and I have enjoyed driving it throughout that period. I drive quite low mileages (8k/p.a) but recently…

neal mcknight

4 out of 5 stars

Volvo V60 Estate 1.6 T3 ES 5dr

Nice in the cabin but ride is not particularly brilliant. Steering too light, rear seat legroom is limited and boot is surprisingly small. Controls…

Tony Ennis

3 out of 5 stars
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