2020 Volvo S90 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.6s
- T8 Inscription AWD, 400 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 27% of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: top 31% 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 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 400 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,600 lb | 174 | 11.5 | 4.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $63,200 |
| T8 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 400 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,600 lb | 174 | 11.5 | 4.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $63,200 |
| T6 Momentum AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,128 lb | 153 | 13.1 | 6.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $50,550 |
| T6 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,128 lb | 153 | 13.1 | 6.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $53,650 |
| T6 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,128 lb | 153 | 13.1 | 6.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $53,650 |
| 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 | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $63,200 |
| 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 | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $63,200 |
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
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 316 hp | T6 Momentum AWD | $50,550 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 400 hp | T8 Inscription AWD | $63,200 | +$12,650 | $1,280 | -$256 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 2 | 400 hp | T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription AWD | $63,200 | $0 | $1,211 | -$325 |
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 | 7 | T6 Momentum AWD | $50,550 | 4.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the T6 Momentum AWD: 316 hp, 25 mpg, $50,550. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | M340i Sedan North America RWD | 382 hp | 30 mpg | $54,000 | 4.9 s |
S90 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Lexus GS: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Lexus GS.
| Measure | 2020 Volvo S90 | 2020 Lexus GS |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | T8 Inscription AWD | GS F RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.6 s | 4.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 467 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,600 lb | 4,034 lb |
| hp per ton | 174 | 232 |
| lb per hp | 11.5 | 8.6 |
| MSRP | $63,200 | $85,010 |
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