Engine: 2.5 liter dohc turbocharged inline-5

Engine Options: 168-hp 2.4-liter dohc inline-5; 208-hp 2.5-liter dohc turbocharged inline-5; 247-hp 2.3-liter dohc turbocharged inline-5; 300-hp 2.3-liter twin turbocharged and intercooled inline-5

Transmission: 5-speed automatic w Geartronic

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front airbags, side-impact front seat airbags, side-curtain airbags, 3-point front seatbelts with adjustable anchors, front-seat Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), rear seat ISOFIX child restraint anchors, ABS, electronic brake distribution (EBD), rear fog lights, five padded head restraints, rear-door child locks

Optional Safety Equipment: Directional Stability Traction Control (DSTC) system; all-wheel drive

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Belgium

Model Tested: Volvo S60 2.5T AWD ($31,385)

Standard Equipment: dual-zone electronic climate control, central locking system with keyless entry, security system with battery back-up siren, rear fog light, power heated exterior mirrors with memory, power windows w front express up/down, tilt/telescope steering wheel with audio controls, outside temperature gauge and digital clock, AM/FM/cassette w six speakers, eight-way power driver's seat

Options as Tested: Premium Package ($2,595) includes leather seating surfaces, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support, power tilt-and-slide glass moonroof, trip computer, speakers; Climate Package ($550) includes heated front seats, headlight wipers/washers, Rainsense wipers; Touring Package ($595) includes auto-dimming rear-view mirror, Homelink universal transmitter, grocery bag holder, air quality system, security laminated glass

Destination Charge: 685

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 208 @ 5000

Torque: 236 @ 1500-5000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 18/25

Wheelbase: 107.0 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 180.2/71.0/56.2 inches

Track Front/Rear: 61.5/61.4 inches

Turning Cycle: 38.7 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.7/55.0/42.6 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: NA/54.6/33.3 inches

Trunk Volume: 13.9 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 3571 pounds

Towing Capacity: 3300 pounds

Tires: 205/55R16

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD

Fuel Capacity: 18.5 Gallons