2012 Volvo XC60 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

17 -19 City / 23 -25 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

240 -325

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Bailey S

Safe and cute car that will take you as far as you want to go.

I have really had no manufacturing issues out of my car. It is the car I bought when I graduated high school and it is been completely reliable. I really enjoy the safety features of a Volvo. I have not yet been in a wreck but I carry children in my car with me and I like knowing that we'll be safe in here no matter what happens.

Claire R

Safety But does not sacrifice style.

Safe and very comfortable to ride. Beautiful yet practical designed.

Bonnie L

Reasonably priced compared to similar.

Rides very smooth.. Heavy solid.. Drives smooth.. Feel very secure.. Easy to use.. Leather inside has all the bells and whistles.

Brooke C

Sporty highly reliable luxury SUV for the money.

Comfort, safety and performance are all top! Great pick up speed. Been in 2 fender benders with other cars totaled- minor damage to my Volvo. Love the look of the 2 tone seats. Sporty appearance! Decent gas mileage for an SUV, great in snow and rain.

Judith A

It is a classy very safe car!

My car makes me feel very safe. It performs excellent in all types of weather. It has a wonderful look also.

Chris C

White, 4 Dr SUV/crossover, AWD, leather interior, sunroof. Great in the snow.

Great car, about 100k miles on it no issues. The car has seemed easy to work on and everything is very clean. The turbo is slightly underpowered but larger equipment can be supplemented. Gas mileage is good and I get significantly better mileage when traveling longer distances at similar speeds.

Elizabeth R

It is reliable and good on gas.

No complaints I love everything about my car. It is fast reliable safe it drives smooth. Best of all it is great on gas and drives beautiful on long trips.

Dirk P

Dependable car, solid construction. I would buy this car again.

A very dependable car. Has plenty of power for driving. Comfortable seats. Nice interior. I have had no significant issues with it. It is a bit expensive when it comes to regular maintenance.

Negative Owner Reviews

sindhu k

It is not very reliable and requires lot of yearly maintenance.

It is not very reliable, requires lot of maintenance, so you will end up spending a lot of money per year

Kelly P

Nice, but expensive to fix.

This car is very comfortable and has a lot of features that make driving a little easier, such as the backup camera and blind spot detectors. The seats are very comfortable and wipe down very easily for cleaning. We have had trouble with trunk: both “arms” have broken and the cost to replace them is pretty significant. Therefore, we have to heft the trunk open and hold it up anytime we want to use it! We have also had issues with the gas pump and have had to replace that. Overall, I believe Volvo’s are nice cars, but not worth the expense when a component needs fixing or replacing.

Volvo XC60 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

3.2L

240 HP 20-21 MPG 5 Seats

3.2L Premier

240 HP 20-21 MPG 5 Seats

3.2L Premier Plus

240 HP 20-21 MPG 5 Seats

3.0L

300 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats

3.2L Platinum

240 HP 20-21 MPG 5 Seats

3.0L Premier Plus

300 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats

3.0L R-Design

325 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats

3.0L Platinum

300 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats

3.0L R-Design Premier Plus

325 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats

3.0L R-Design Platinum

325 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats

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2012 Volvo XC60 Owner Reviews

4.42

33 Reviews

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Thor W on May 31, 2021

Solid car, solid purchase.

The car is a solid vehicle that is reliable and despite being more expensive upfront, has been a good purchase. We've had the car for 7 years and it has always answered the bell. There is a funky part that concerns oil changes. It takes 7.1 quarts of oil, so oil changes are more expensive than other vehicles.

Brenda J on February 16, 2021

It is safe and dependable.

My vehicle is very safe and reliable. My only criticism is that it was very hard to judge the distance at first. The vehicle is very comfortable and is very spacious considering its size. I love and enjoy my truck.

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Ranks #7 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2012 Volvo XC60 has an average owner rating of 4.42 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 8 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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4.88

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4.62

2012 Volvo XC60

4.42

Ranks #6 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Volvo XC60 has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #6 of 8 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

28 MPG

2012 Audi Q5

27 MPG

2012 Volvo XC60

23 MPG

Is The 2012 Volvo XC60 A Good Car?

Yes very dependable and comfortable and fun to drive panoramic moonroof love the heated seats very quiet ride.

Susan H.

It is amazing but above all it is safe. The vehicle is in perfect condition and allows me as a consumer to drive good in rough environments like snow or rain. I would highly recommend this bread.

Oscar C.

Yes it has been so far for me, not had any problems just regular things such as tires and battery. Only have to change the oil just every 7500 miles and it tell you things that is wrong a good feature

Shelby G.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Volvo XC60?

Very reliable the all wheel drive works well so far there has not been any problems have only owned it for about 8 months and.

Susan H.

No it does not. Any problems I have run into the Volvo company has immediately responded. It is a great car.

Oscar C.

Mine had been very reliable, just have to do regular maintenance, just had to put new battery and brakes and new tires just normal things and every car.

Bertha F.

Is The 2012 Volvo XC60 A Good Value?

12,000 gets really good gas mileage for being all wheel drive like the remote start especially when it's really cold out.

Susan H.

It costed about 55,000. We were fortunate to get the vehicle in Europe. This allowed the price to be way cheaper compared to it in America.

Oscar C.

I paid around 39,000 thousand for mine 7 years ago. It is fully loaded and at that time it was a good value for me with all that it has.

Graham B.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the Volvo XC60 2012 oil type?

Answer: The 2012 Volvo XC60 has either a 3.0 L 6-cylinder or a 3.2 L 6-cylinder engine that needS5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil. The capacity for the vehicle iS7.2 quarts with a filter and the torque for the drain plug is...

How do i reset the 2012 Volvo XC60 sunroof?

Answer: To reset the sunroof in a 2012 Volvo XC60, begin by putting the key in the ignition. Turn the key to the first position. Now, using the sunroof switch, position the sunroof so that it is in the tilt position...

Does the 2012 Volvo XC60 have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2012 Volvo XC60 has a timing chain, not a timing belt. The chain is expected to last as long as the lifetime of Your vehicle. Since this is the case, You should not ever have to have Your chain replaced,...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety