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VERDICTSCR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 181Volvo S60
The redesigned S60 sedan is quiet, has an uncluttered and elegant
interior, and comfortable seats. The T5 uses an energetic 250-hp,
turbo four-cylinder engine that drives the front wheels. This com-
bination returned 26 mpg overall in our tests. The T6 brings all-
wheel drive, plus a more powerful 316-hp four-cylinder that is both
turbocharged and supercharged. In typical Volvo fashion, the ride
is stiff. Handling is sound but unexceptional. Unfortunately, the
S60 is plagued with Volvo’s unintuitive infotainment system, which
requires too much swiping, tapping and eyes off the road. The S60
comes standard with automatic emergency braking with the abil-
ity to recognize and respond to pedestrians and cyclists. Blind spot
warning and rear cross traffic warning are optional.Overall Score 61
Predicted Reliability 20
Owner Satisfaction 40
Road-Test Score 71
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05Base Price: $35,800-$55,400
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: Inscription, Momentum,
R-Design
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (250 hp);
2.0-liter 4 turbo and supercharged
(316 hp); 2.0-liter 4 turbo and super-
charged hybrid (400 hp)
Transmissions: 8-speed automaticLength (in.)..................... 187
Width (in.) ..................... 80
Height (in.) ......................57
Wheelbase (in.) ................. 113
Weight (lb.) ..................3,740
% weight front/rear ...........57/43Max. Load (lb.) ................ 890
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 12
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........2,000Premium
CR overall mpg ..................2616 17 18(^0505)
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Volkswagen Tiguan
The second-generation Tiguan is one of the largest models in the
small-SUV segment. That growth allows for an optional third-row
seat (standard on FWD versions) and an enormous second-row seat.
Though the 184-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine feels
responsive in daily driving, acceleration is rather slow: It takes more
than 10 seconds to reach 60 mph from a stop. Fuel economy of 25
mpg on regular gas is good for the class. The transmission is mostly
smooth. Handling is capable and secure, and the ride is comfort-
able. The cabin is among the quietest in the segment, with just a bit
of engine noise when revved. A variety of advanced safety features,
such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and
rear cross traffic warning, are standard on all but the base S trim.
Overall Score 67
Predicted Reliability 02
Owner Satisfaction 03
Road-Test Score 84
Front-Crash Prevention Opt.
Base Price: $24,295-$38,895
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium,
SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear, 2 third
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (184 hp)
Transmissions: 8-speed automatic
Length (in.)..................... 185
Width (in.) ......................72
Height (in.) ..................... 66
Wheelbase (in.) .................110
Weight (lb.) ..................3,860
% weight front/rear ...........57/43
Max. Load (lb.) ................1,215
Cargo Volume, cu.ft.............. .33
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........1,500
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CR overall mpg ..................25 Worse than average
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