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Volvo S60 2.5 R

General information

ModelVolvo S60 2.5 R
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating64.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2435 ccm (148.58 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.7 litres/100 km (21.98 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2435 ccm (148.58 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power304.00 PS (224 kW or 300 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.02 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.1 ft.lbs) at 1950 Rev. per min.
Compression8.5:1
Bore x stroke83.1 x 93.2 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1800 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2662 litres (703 gallons)
Cargo space394 litres (104 gallons)
Optional cargo space1034 litres (273 gallons)
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering.
Turn circle14 m (551.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). ABS
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1689 kg (3,723.6 pounds)
Towing weight1497 kg (3,300.3 pounds)
Overall length4610 mm (181.5 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2570 mm (101.2 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Aprox price as new USD37310
Aprox price as new EUR50330
Service interval20,000 km
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