Acura TL vs. Volvo S60
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura TL and Volvo S60 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Acura TL and the Volvo S60.
When we compare the Acura TL's and the Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the Acura TL has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Volvo S60 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Acura TL's and the Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2014 Acura TL ranges from $7,960 to $18,785 while a used 2014 Volvo S60 is priced between $5,985 to $14,998.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura TL’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the Volvo S60 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The TL is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. The S60 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 534 miles.This gives the Volvo S60 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Acura TL the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Acura TL has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo S60 has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Volvo S60 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36030
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
56253
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
29690 - 115000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
32400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
37031
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
23700 - 48750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13033
Price Range:
7960 - 18785
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
17010
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10534 - 29953
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
41
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
121935
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9637
Price Range:
5985 - 14998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
13248
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
9349 - 18891
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
40
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98492
# Good or Great Deals:
14
Acura TL Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volvo S60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura TL
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo S60
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.049142550534319
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 25.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.228312441911571
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 53.2
Acura TL Rankings
Not yet available
Volvo S60 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
7 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
25 out of / 36Ranking
25 out of / 36Ranking
28 out of / 36Ranking
33 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura TL Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Tech, w/Advance, w/SE, w/Tech
Volvo S60 Trim Levels
T5, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T6, T6 Platinum, T6 Premier Plus, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
254 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
266 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 537 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
5
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
374 / 534 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
92.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3726 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
194 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3528 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
182.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Still Night Pearl
Gray
Graphite Luster Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Silver
Silver Moon Metallic
White
Bellanova White Pearl
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone / Ember Black Metallic
Blue
Caspian Blue Metallic / Power Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Silver Metallic / Savile Gray Metallic
Red
Flamenco Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic / Ice White
Green
Seashell Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Graystone
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Off Black
Gray
Not available
