Gas Mileage

2003 Volvo S60 FWD

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2003 Volvo S60 FWD

2003 Volvo Models

  1. C70 Convertible
  2. S40
  3. S60 AWD
  4. S60 FWD
  5. S80 / S80 Executive
  6. V40
  7. V70 AWD
  8. V70 FWD
  9. XC 70 AWD
  10. XC 90 AWD
  11. XC 90 FWD
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Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.3L - 5 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the S60 FWD gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 40% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
20 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.3 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the S60 FWD gets up to 35.70 MPG on the highway, 22.60 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27.07 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 58% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
35.70 MPG
Combined
27.07 MPG
City
22.60 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
94 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
14 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the S60 FWD gets up to 31 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 41% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
31 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
22 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.4 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the S60 FWD gets up to 39.33 MPG on the highway, 24.39 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.42 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 61% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
39.33 MPG
Combined
29.42 MPG
City
24.39 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
94 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
14 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the S60 FWD gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 21 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 33% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
21 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.4 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the S60 FWD gets up to 36.00 MPG on the highway, 22.90 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27.38 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 57% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
36.00 MPG
Combined
27.38 MPG
City
22.90 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
94 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
14 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.3L - 5 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the S60 FWD gets up to 27 MPG on the highway, 21 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 29% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
27 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
21 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.3 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the S60 FWD gets up to 34.70 MPG on the highway, 22.80 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.96 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 52% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
34.70 MPG
Combined
26.96 MPG
City
22.80 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
94 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
14 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the S60 FWD gets up to 30 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 36% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
22 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.4 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the S60 FWD gets up to 38.00 MPG on the highway, 24.20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.93 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 57% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
38.00 MPG
Combined
28.93 MPG
City
24.20 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
94 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
14 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2003 Compact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2003 goes to the Toyota Prius with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 48 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 269% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Bentley Continental R.

Toyota Prius
48 MPG (Automatic - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Honda Civic Hybrid
48 MPG (Automatic - 1.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Golf
45 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Chrysler Sebring Convertible
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
Volvo S60 FWD
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder)
Subaru Legacy / Outback AWD
24 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
BMW 525I
24 MPG (Manual - 2.5L - 6 Cylinder)
BMW M5
16 MPG (Manual - 4.9L - 8 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL600
15 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Bentley Bentley Continental R
13 MPG (Automatic - 6.8L - 8 Cylinder)
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