2020 Volvo XC60 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.9s
- T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum, 400 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: top 23% of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: top 28% of 135 SUVs (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 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum | 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 400 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.9 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $53,950 |
| T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription | 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 400 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.9 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $60,650 |
| T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design | 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 400 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.9 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $60,650 |
| Hybrid Plug-in T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD | 2.0L plug-in hybrid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.9 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $69,500 |
| T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Polestar | 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 415 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.9 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $69,500 |
| T8 Polestar Engineered AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 328 hp | 317 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $69,500 |
| T8 Momentum AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 313 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $53,950 |
| T8 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 313 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $60,650 |
| T8 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 313 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $61,450 |
| T6 Momentum AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,210 lb | 150 | 13.3 | 5.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $45,950 |
| T6 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,210 lb | 150 | 13.3 | 5.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $52,650 |
| T6 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,210 lb | 150 | 13.3 | 5.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $52,650 |
| T5 Momentum AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,109 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 6.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $42,450 |
| T5 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,109 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 6.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $49,150 |
| T5 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,109 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 6.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $49,150 |
| T5 FWD Momentum | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $40,150 |
| T5 FWD Inscription | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $46,850 |
| T5 FWD R-Design | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $46,850 |
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
7 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 6 | 250 hp | T5 FWD Momentum | $40,150 | Base | $1,600 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 316 hp | T6 Momentum AWD | $45,950 | +$5,800 | $1,670 | +$70 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 313 hp | T8 Momentum AWD | $53,950 | +$8,000 | $1,422 | -$178 |
| 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 3 | 400 hp | T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum | $53,950 | $0 | $1,313 | -$287 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 1 | 328 hp | T8 Polestar Engineered AWD | $69,500 | +$15,550 | $1,422 | -$178 |
| 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 1 | 415 hp | T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Polestar | $69,500 | $0 | $1,313 | -$287 |
| 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 1 | N/A | Hybrid Plug-in T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD | $69,500 | $0 | $1,313 | -$287 |
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 | 18 | T5 FWD Momentum | $40,150 | 4.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the T5 FWD Momentum: 250 hp, 24 mpg, $40,150. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | Onyx Edition XT AWD | 260 hp | 26 mpg | $34,895 | 6.1 s |
| INFINITI QX50 | PURE FWD | 268 hp | 26 mpg | $37,250 | N/A |
| Jeep Wrangler | Unlimited Sahara High Altitude 4WD | 270 hp | 25 mpg | $38,645 | 7.0 s |
| Ford Explorer | Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | 318 hp | 25 mpg | $40,615 | 7.7 s |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | RWD | 280 hp | 25 mpg | $41,400 | 6.3 s |
| MINI Countryman | John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $41,400 | 4.9 s |
XC60 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Volvo XC60: 1.4 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2020 Volvo XC60 | 2020 Buick Enclave |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum | Preferred FWD |
| 0-60 | 4.9 s | 6.3 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 310 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,359 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 142 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 14.1 |
| MSRP | $53,950 | $40,000 |
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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