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    2012 Volvo XC60

    Used from

    $54,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.9 - 10.5 L / 100km

    About the Volvo XC60

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Volvo XC60's used prices in Australia typically range from $11,700 for the T5 variant and topping out at $21,200 for the T6 Teknik R-design.

    There are 17 variants of the XC60 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol (177kW/320Nm), 3.2L petrol (180kW/320Nm), 2.4L turbo diesel (158kW/440Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol (224kW/400Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel (120kW/400Nm). Available with 6 speed auto dual clutch or 6 speed automatic geartronic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2012 XC60 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Volvo XC60 models from other years

    2012 Volvo XC60 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volvo XC60

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Child safety seat
      • Number: 2
      • Type: Integrated
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.0
      • Headroom Front: 990
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.5
      • Headroom Rear: 1003
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1377
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.8
      • Hip Room Rear: 1367
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.2
      • Leg Room Front: 1047
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 924
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.7
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1439
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1403
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Heated
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
      • Rain Sensor

    Teknik

    Adds to Base:
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from Base:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen

    Volvo Ocean Race

    Removes from Teknik:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic

    R-Design

    Adds to Volvo Ocean Race:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Type: Sports
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
    Removes from Volvo Ocean Race:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    See all 2012 Volvo XC60 Specs

    2012 Volvo XC60 Dimensions

    1713mm
    1891mm
    4627mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Volvo XC60 Dimensions

    2012 Volvo XC60 Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Volvo XC60

    The most fuel efficient Volvo XC60 is the D5 with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC GEARTRONIC which is powered by a 2.4L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 6.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volvo XC60 that uses the most amount of fuel is the T6 TEKNIK R-DESIGN with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC GEARTRONIC which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO MPFI and uses 10.5L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Volvo XC60Fuel TypeCombined
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.9 L/100km
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded10.5 L/100km
    See all Volvo XC60 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Volvo XC60?

    The Volvo XC60 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2012 Volvo XC60 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volvo XC60?

    The Volvo XC60 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Volvo XC60 FAQs

    The cheapest Volvo XC60 is the T5 that starts from $11,700.

    The most expensive Volvo XC60 is the T6 TEKNIK R-DESIGN that starts from $21,200.

    The best towing capacity of a Volvo XC60 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: T5, 3.2, T5 TEKNIK, D5, 3.2 TEKNIK, D5 TEKNIK, T6, D4 TEKNIK, D5 R-DESIGN POLESTAR, D5 R-DESIGN (AWD), T6 TEKNIK, D4, T6 R-DESIGN (AWD), D5 TEKNIK R-DESIGN, D5 TEKNIK OCEAN RACE, T6 R-DESIGN POLESTAR and T6 TEKNIK R-DESIGN.

    The largest Volvo XC60 is the 3.2 which measures 1891mm wide, 4628mm in length and sits 1713mm tall.

    The most powerful Volvo XC60 is the T6 R-DESIGN POLESTAR which has 242kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO MPFI engine.

    The Volvo XC60 is built in Sweden and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volvo XC60 is the 3.2 which weighs 2505 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volvo XC60 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.