At one point we had a V60 Cross Country to compare to the T5 Drive-E. The sport chassis in the T5 Drive-E became much more obvious when driven back-to-back with the Cross Country's softer setup and its the touring chassis. Ground clearance on the T5 was the most limiting element of the sporty wagon, making it more timid to traverse particularly bumpy, rocky roads—that and the 19-inch rims with lower-profile tires. Otherwise, the T5 faired just fine alongside its Cross Country variant.

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My complaints for the V60 T5 Drive-E were few and far between. The auto start/stop feature, although perhaps useful for fuel economy, was annoying (and overly eager at times). The sport seats were a bit hard, which became most obvious during a long-distance haul; after the first hour or two, they just became uncomfortable. Additionally, there were times when the speed limit notification on the dash was completely wrong. Other than those few small items, the Volvo V60 treated me well.

Although I may not be Volvo's quintessential customer—I have no kids or pets—the Volvo V60 T5 Drive-E quickly became one of my favorite vehicles I've had the pleasure of driving in the past few years. The combination of performance, styling, comfort, and safety make this sweet wagon one I would consider purchasing with my own money if I had the $45,625 to spare. We're sad to see it go, and look forward to the next chance to drive such a fun sporty wagon.

More on our long-term2015 Volvo V60T5 Drive-E here:

Arrival
Update 1: Getting Into Our V60 After a Track Run in the Polestar Edition
Update 2: The Quest for Rain
Update 3: Evaluating the V60's Cargo Space and Auto Start/Stop System
Update 4: V60 T5 Drive-E vs. V60 Cross Country
Update 5: Maintenance and the Oil-Check Feature

Our Car
SERVICE LIFE	12 mo / 27,666 mi
BASE PRICE	$36,225
OPTIONS	Platinum package ($4,950: power side mirrors, premium sound system, leather, auto-dimming rearview mirror), Sport package ($1,500: 19-in wheels, sport seats, sport chassis, paddle shifters), Technology package ($1,500: adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with auto brake, lane departure warning), Blind Spot Information package ($900: blind spot warning, parking assist, cross traffic alert), Power Blue Metallic paint ($550)
PRICE AS TESTED	$45,625
AVG ECON/CO2	25.4 mpg / 0.76 lb/mi
PROBLEM AREAS	Clogged windshield fluid nozzle
MAINTENANCE COST	$36 (2-oil change, inspection; 1-tire rotation, cabin-air filter)
NORMAL-WEAR COST	$0
3-YEAR RESIDUAL VALUE*	$23,725
RECALLS	None
*Automotive Lease Guide data

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2015 Volvo V60 T5 Drive-E
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT	Front-engine, FWD
ENGINE TYPE	Turbocharged I-4, alum block/head
VALVETRAIN	DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
DISPLACEMENT	120.1 cu in/1,969cc
COMPRESSION RATIO	10.8:1
POWER (SAE NET)	240 hp @ 5,600 rpm
TORQUE (SAE NET)	258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
REDLINE	6,000 rpm
WEIGHT TO POWER	15.5 lb/hp
TRANSMISSION	8-speed automatic
AXLE/FINAL-DRIVE RATIO	2.77:1/1.86:1
SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR	Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
STEERING RATIO	15.0:1
TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK	2.5
BRAKES, F;R	11.8-in vented disc; 11.9-in disc, ABS
WHEELS	8.0 x 19-in, cast aluminum
TIRES	235/40R19 96V M+S Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season
DIMENSIONS
WHEELBASE	109.3 in
TRACK, F/R	62.1/62.0 in
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT	182.5 x 73.4 x 58.4 in
TURNING CIRCLE	37.1 ft
CURB WEIGHT	3,716 lb
WEIGHT DIST., F/R	60/40%
SEATING CAPACITY	5
HEADROOM, F/R	38.7/37.6 in
LEGROOM, F/R	41.9/33.5 in
SHOULDER ROOM, F/R	57.0/55.2 in
CARGO VOLUME, BEH F/R	43.1/28.0 cu ft
TEST DATA
ACCELERATION TO MPH
0-30	2.3 sec
0-40	3.6
0-50	5.0
0-60	6.8
0-70	8.9
0-80	11.4
0-90	14.7
PASSING, 45-65 MPH	3.6
QUARTER MILE	15.2 sec @ 91.3 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH	125 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION	0.85 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT	27.1 sec @ 0.63 g (avg)
TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH	1,500 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL	Yes/yes
AIRBAGS	Dual front, front side, f/r curtain
BASIC WARRANTY	4 yrs/50,000 miles
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY	4 yrs/50,000 miles
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	4 yrs/unlimited
FUEL CAPACITY	17.8 gal
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB ECON	25/37/29 mpg
ENERGY CONS., CITY/HWY	135/91 kW-hrs/100 miles
CO2 EMISSIONS	0.66 lb/mile
REAL MPG, CITY/HWY/COMB	22.0/34.5/26.3 mpg
RECOMMENDED FUEL	Unleaded regular