Verdict
At RM221,888, the Volvo S60 Mk2 Facelift is RM60,652 cheaper and its RM90 annual road tax suits a used-buy budget. But the RM282,540 Volvo S60 Mk3 brings 320 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time against 180 hp, 240 Nm, front-wheel drive and nine seconds. Its 11.6-kWh plug-in hybrid battery also gives a stated 49 km EV range and 2.0 L/100 km rating. The newer car is the far more complete machine if you can charge it and absorb RM365 road tax.
Mk2 Facelift
Pick the Volvo S60 Mk2 Facelift if a RM60,652 lower entry price, RM90 road tax and a lighter 1,551-kg sedan matter more than outright pace and newer driver assistance.
Mk3
Pick the Volvo S60 Mk3 if you want 320 hp, 400 Nm, 49 km of stated EV range, all-wheel drive and the newer cabin and safety kit.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo S60 Mk2 Facelift RM221,888; Volvo S60 Mk3 RM282,540.
- Power and torque: Mk2 Facelift 180 hp and 240 Nm; Mk3 320 hp and 400 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mk2 Facelift 9.0 seconds; Mk3 4.4 seconds.
- Powertrain: Mk2 Facelift 1.6L petrol front-wheel drive; Mk3 2.0L plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive with an 11.6-kWh battery and 49 km EV range.
- Economy and CO2: Mk2 Facelift 6.8 L/100 km and 159 g/km; Mk3 2.0 L/100 km and 46 g/km.
- Size and boot: Mk2 Facelift 4,628 mm long with a 380-litre boot; Mk3 4,761 mm long with a 442-litre boot.
Mk2 Facelift
- RM60,652 cheaper to buy.
- RM90 annual road tax versus RM365.
- 1,551 kg kerb weight, 490 kg below the Mk3.
- 180 hp and 240 Nm, versus the Mk3's 320 hp and 400 Nm.
- Nine-second 0-100 km/h time and front-wheel drive, against 4.4 seconds and all-wheel drive.
- No plug-in hybrid driving, 360-degree camera, head-up display or active cruise control.
Mk3
- 320 hp, 400 Nm and 4.4-second 0-100 km/h performance.
- 11.6-kWh battery, 49 km stated EV range and 2.0 L/100 km rated economy.
- 360-degree camera, Park Assist Pilot, head-up display and 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio.
- Costs RM60,652 more and has RM365 annual road tax versus RM90.
- At 2,041 kg, it is 490 kg heavier than the Mk2 Facelift.
- Its 60-litre fuel tank is 8 litres smaller than the Mk2 Facelift's 68-litre tank.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM221,888✓ | RM282,540 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM365 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, supercharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,596 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 320 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 87 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 240 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 11.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 49 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6 Speed Powershift | 8-Speed Geartronic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.8 L/100 km | 2 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 159 g/km | 46 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,628 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,484 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,872 mm |
| Weight | 1,551 kg | 2,041 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 442 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R17 | 235/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R17 | 235/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy 3 ST | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Balder Alloy | 19" Five Triple-spoke Diamond Cut/Matte Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Balder Alloy | 19" Five Triple-spoke Diamond Cut/Matte Black Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — Equivalent to Volvo V60 with 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — Equivalent to Volvo V60 with 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer rear seats | Available on outer rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, up to 50 km/h | Yes, City Safety with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian, Cyclist and Large Animal Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Dynamic Bi-Xenon Projectors | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable 8-Way, Memory for Driver | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-Folding, Power-folding Headrests | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Sensus CD/MP3 Player with 8 Speakers | 9" Sensus Connect with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Harman Kardon Premium Sound with 14 Speakers (600 W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Park Assist Pilot with Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5 years free service, inclusive of maintenance parts, plus 5 years Volvo on Call | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Mk2 Facelift vs Mk3 FAQ
Is the Volvo S60 Mk2 Facelift or Volvo S60 Mk3 better?
The Volvo S60 Mk3 is better equipped and dramatically quicker, with 320 hp, all-wheel drive and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the Mk2 Facelift only when its RM60,652 saving and lower RM90 road tax carry more weight.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo S60 Mk3 costs RM282,540, which is RM60,652 more than the Volvo S60 Mk2 Facelift at RM221,888.
Which S60 has the better electric driving capability?
Only the Volvo S60 Mk3 is a plug-in hybrid. Its 11.6-kWh battery feeds one electric motor and delivers a stated 49 km EV range; the Volvo S60 Mk2 Facelift is petrol-only.