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We keep finding cars companies will love and the taxman will hate: Volvo’s S60 take a bow

Plus it’s an auto that hits the same tax band as the manual version
If you like alternatives to the usual German fare, here’s a strong contender with great looks and low running costs.
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Tax efficient models like the S60 have led Volvo's corporate sales charge

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2 August 2012

What the Volvo S60 does do, however, is offer a real and credible alternative company car choice for both small businesses and their drivers. And with it comes Volvo’s acclaimed high standards of safety.

As a business car package, the S60 R-Design hits the spot.

How the Volvo S60 R-Design compares with the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics

Volvo S60 R-Design DRIVe Powershift        

  • PllD £27,925
  • Company car tax band 16%
  • Benefit in kind £4468
  • Tax payable 20%/40% £894/£1787
  • Fuel economy 65.7mpg
  • CO2 emissions 114g/km

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics auto

  • PllD £29,550
  • Company car tax band 15%
  • Benefit in kind £4433
  • Tax payable 20%/40% £887/£1773
  • Fuel economy 68.9mpg
  • CO2 emissions 109g/km
Volvo S60
Looks good doesn’t it? R-Design adds the big alloys and sports seats as well as styling

Volvo S60 R-Design DRIVe Powershift Start Stop – the low-down

P11D Value: £ 27,925
Monthly business rental (ex VAT): From £325 (3yrs/30,000 miles)
Tax Bands 2011/12 to 2013/14: 16%, 17%, 18%
Benefit in kind 2011/12 to 2013/14: £4,468, £4,747, £5,027
Engine: 1.6 4 cyl turbocharged diesel
CO2 Emissions: 114g/km
Power/torque: 115hp/270Nm
0-62mph/top speed: 10.4 secs/121mph
Economy (official): 65.7mpg

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Matt Morton

Matt Morton

Matt Morton is an automotive content writer for Business Car Manager

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