2021 Volvo S60 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.1s
- T8 Polestar Engineered AWD, 415 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 20% of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: top 34% of 84 sedans (2021).
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 Polestar Engineered AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 415 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,468 lb | 186 | 10.8 | 4.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $64,800 |
| Recharge R-Design Expression AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 415 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,447 lb | 187 | 10.7 | 4.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $47,650 |
| Recharge Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 415 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,447 lb | 187 | 10.7 | 4.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $50,650 |
| Recharge R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 415 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,447 lb | 187 | 10.7 | 4.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $50,650 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 415 hp | 494 lb-ft | 4,468 lb | 186 | 10.8 | 4.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $64,800 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design Expression AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 400 hp | 472 lb-ft | 4,447 lb | 180 | 11.1 | 4.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $47,650 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 400 hp | 472 lb-ft | 4,447 lb | 180 | 11.1 | 4.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $50,650 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 400 hp | 472 lb-ft | 4,447 lb | 180 | 11.1 | 4.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $50,650 |
| T6 Momentum AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,958 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 5.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $42,250 |
| T6 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,958 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 5.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $48,000 |
| T6 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,958 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 5.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $48,000 |
| T5 Momentum FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,724 lb | 134 | 14.9 | 6.2 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $38,950 |
| T5 Inscription FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,724 lb | 134 | 14.9 | 6.2 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $41,950 |
| T5 R-Design FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,724 lb | 134 | 14.9 | 6.2 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $41,950 |
| T5 AWD Momentum | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,882 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $41,250 |
| T5 AWD Inscription | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,882 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $44,250 |
| T5 AWD R-Design | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,882 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $44,250 |
| Hybrid Plug-In Recharge R-Design Expression eAWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | N/A | N/A | 4,447 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $47,650 |
| Hybrid Plug-in Recharge Inscription eAWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | N/A | N/A | 4,447 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $50,650 |
| Hybrid Plug-in Recharge R-Design eAWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | N/A | N/A | 4,447 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $50,650 |
| Hybrid Plug-in T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | N/A | N/A | 4,447 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $64,800 |
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 | 6 | 250 hp | T5 Momentum FWD | $38,950 | Base | $1,422 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 316 hp | T6 Momentum AWD | $42,250 | +$3,300 | $1,536 | +$114 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 3 | 400 hp | Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design Expression AWD | $47,650 | +$5,400 | $1,140 | -$282 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4 | 415 hp | Recharge R-Design Expression AWD | $47,650 | $0 | $1,280 | -$142 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 4 | N/A | Hybrid Plug-In Recharge R-Design Expression eAWD | $47,650 | $0 | $1,140 | -$282 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 1 | 415 hp | Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar AWD | $64,800 | +$17,150 | $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 | 21 | T5 Momentum FWD | $38,950 | 4.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the T5 Momentum FWD: 250 hp, 27 mpg, $38,950. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 330e RWD | 288 hp | 28 mpg | $44,550 | 5.6 s |
S60 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Volvo S60: 1.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Volvo S60.
| Measure | 2021 Volvo S60 | 2021 Lexus IS |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | T8 Polestar Engineered AWD | 350 F Sport RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.1 s | 5.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 415 hp | 311 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,468 lb | 3,748 lb |
| hp per ton | 186 | 166 |
| lb per hp | 10.8 | 12.1 |
| MSRP | $64,800 | $42,950 |
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