2020 Volvo S60 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.3s
- T8 R-Design AWD, 400 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 17% of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: top 30% of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T8 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 400 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $54,400 |
| T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 400 hp | 472 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $55,400 |
| T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 400 hp | 472 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $55,400 |
| T8 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 400 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $55,400 |
| Hybrid Plug-in T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $64,800 |
| T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Polestar AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 415 hp | 494 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $64,800 |
| T6 Momentum AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $40,550 |
| T6 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $47,400 |
| T6 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $47,400 |
| T8 Polestar Engineered AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 400 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $64,800 |
| T5 Momentum FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,719 lb | 134 | 14.9 | 6.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $36,050 |
| T5 Inscription FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,719 lb | 134 | 14.9 | 6.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $42,900 |
| T5 R-Design FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,719 lb | 134 | 14.9 | 6.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $42,900 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
6 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 250 hp | T5 Momentum FWD | $36,050 | Base | $1,422 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 316 hp | T6 Momentum AWD | $40,550 | +$4,500 | $1,536 | +$114 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 400 hp | T8 R-Design AWD | $54,400 | +$13,850 | $1,280 | -$142 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 2 | 400 hp | T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription AWD | $55,400 | +$1,000 | $1,140 | -$282 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 1 | 415 hp | T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Polestar AWD | $64,800 | +$9,400 | $1,140 | -$282 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 1 | N/A | Hybrid Plug-in T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD | $64,800 | $0 | $1,140 | -$282 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 13 | T5 Momentum FWD | $36,050 | 4.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the T5 Momentum FWD: 250 hp, 27 mpg, $36,050. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 330i Sedan North America RWD | 255 hp | 30 mpg | $40,750 | 6.3 s |
S60 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Volvo S60: 1.9 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2020 Volvo S60 | 2020 Volkswagen Arteon |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | T8 R-Design AWD | SE FWD |
| 0-60 | 4.3 s | 6.2 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 268 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,655 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 147 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 13.6 |
| MSRP | $54,400 | $35,995 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree