Volvo V60 vs Nissan ARIYA
The Nissan ARIYA is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 103 mpg combined versus 31 mpg for the Volvo V60, a 72 mpg advantage and costs about $1,350 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Nissan ARIYA leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2023–2026
Nissan ARIYA
Small Station Wagons · 25 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Volvo V60 | Nissan ARIYA |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 31 mpg | 103 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 30 mpg | 111 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 37 mpg | 95 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,100 | $750 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 99 g/mi | Not available |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Regular | Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2023–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 40 | 25 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
V60 vs ARIYA: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Volvo V60 or the Nissan ARIYA?
The Nissan ARIYA is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 103 mpg combined versus 31 mpg for the Volvo V60, a 72 mpg advantage and costs about $1,350 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Nissan ARIYA runs about $750 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,100 for the Volvo V60 — a difference of roughly $1,350 per year.
What engines do the V60 and ARIYA offer?
Volvo V60: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI. Nissan ARIYA: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Volvo V60 and the Nissan ARIYA as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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