2021 Volvo XC60 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.0s
- Recharge Inscription Expression AWD, 400 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 28% of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: top 29% of 145 SUVs (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge Inscription Expression AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 400 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,698 lb | 170 | 11.7 | 5.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $53,500 |
| Recharge R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 400 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,698 lb | 170 | 11.7 | 5.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $59,650 |
| Recharge Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 400 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,698 lb | 170 | 11.7 | 5.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $61,000 |
| T8 Polestar Engineered AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 400 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,423 lb | 181 | 11.1 | 5.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $69,500 |
| T6 Momentum AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $47,500 |
| T6 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $53,650 |
| T6 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $55,000 |
| T5 Momentum AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,148 lb | 121 | 16.6 | 6.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $44,000 |
| T5 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,148 lb | 121 | 16.6 | 6.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $50,150 |
| T5 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,148 lb | 121 | 16.6 | 6.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $51,500 |
| T5 FWD Momentum | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $41,700 |
| 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 | $47,850 |
| T5 FWD Inscription | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $49,200 |
| Hybrid Plug-in Recharge Inscription Expression eAWD | 2.0L plug-in hybrid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $53,500 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression | 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 400 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $53,500 |
| Hybrid Plug-in Recharge R-Design eAWD | 2.0L plug-in hybrid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $59,650 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design | 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 400 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $59,650 |
| Hybrid Plug-in Recharge Inscription eAWD | 2.0L plug-in hybrid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $61,000 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription | 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 400 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $61,000 |
| Hybrid Plug-in T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD | 2.0L plug-in hybrid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $69,500 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar | 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 415 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $69,500 |
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 FWD Momentum | $41,700 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 316 hp | T6 Momentum AWD | $47,500 | +$5,800 | $1,670 | +$134 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4 | 400 hp | Recharge Inscription Expression AWD | $53,500 | +$6,000 | $1,422 | -$114 |
| 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 3 | 400 hp | Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression | $53,500 | $0 | $1,313 | -$223 |
| 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 4 | N/A | Hybrid Plug-in Recharge Inscription Expression eAWD | $53,500 | $0 | $1,313 | -$223 |
| 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 1 | 415 hp | Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar | $69,500 | +$16,000 | $1,313 | -$223 |
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 FWD Momentum | $41,700 | 5.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the T5 FWD Momentum: 250 hp, 25 mpg, $41,700. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee | High Altitude FWD | 270 hp | 26 mpg | $36,190 | 6.3 s |
| Subaru Outback | Limited XT AWD | 260 hp | 26 mpg | $37,995 | 6.1 s |
| INFINITI QX50 | PURE FWD | 268 hp | 26 mpg | $38,050 | N/A |
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | SE AWD | 302 hp | 38 mpg | $38,350 | 5.8 s |
| MINI Countryman | John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $41,500 | 6.6 s |
| BMW X2 | M35i AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $46,450 | 4.7 s |
Cheapest 6 of 7.
XC60 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Volvo XC60: 1.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Volvo XC60.
| Measure | 2021 Volvo XC60 | 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Recharge Inscription Expression AWD | 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 S AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.0 s | 6.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 246 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,698 lb | 4,035 lb |
| hp per ton | 170 | 122 |
| lb per hp | 11.7 | 16.4 |
| MSRP | $53,500 | $41,900 |
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