2026 Volvo XC60 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.5s
- T8 Core AWD, 455 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 27% of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: top 31% of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 Core AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 455 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,723 lb | 193 | 10.4 | 4.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $61,150 |
| T8 Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 455 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,689 lb | 194 | 10.3 | 4.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $65,600 |
| T8 Ultra AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 455 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,723 lb | 193 | 10.4 | 4.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $70,950 |
| T8 Ultra Black Edition AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 455 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,723 lb | 193 | 10.4 | 4.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $72,050 |
| T8 Polestar Engineered AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 455 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,723 lb | 193 | 10.4 | 4.5 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $79,800 |
| B5 Core AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 247 hp | 266 lb-ft | 4,162 lb | 119 | 16.9 | 6.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $49,700 |
| B5 Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 247 hp | 266 lb-ft | 4,175 lb | 118 | 16.9 | 6.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $54,300 |
| B5 Ultra AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 247 hp | 266 lb-ft | 4,216 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 6.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $59,650 |
| B5 Ultra Black Edition AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 247 hp | 266 lb-ft | 4,216 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 6.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $60,800 |
| Recharge T8 Core eAWD | Electric | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $61,150 |
| Recharge T8 Plus eAWD | Electric | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $65,600 |
| Recharge T8 Ultra eAWD | Electric | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $70,950 |
| Recharge T8 Ultra Black Edition eAWD | Electric | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $72,050 |
| Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD | Electric | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | $79,800 |
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
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4 | 247 hp | B5 Core AWD | $49,700 | Base | $1,477 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 5 | 455 hp | T8 Core AWD | $61,150 | +$11,450 | $1,237 | -$240 |
| Electric | 5 | N/A | Recharge T8 Core eAWD | $61,150 | $0 | $1,102 | -$375 |
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 | 14 | B5 Core AWD | $49,700 | 4.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the B5 Core AWD: 247 hp, 26 mpg, $49,700. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander | Plug-in Hybrid ES | 248 hp | 27 mpg | $43,090 | 7.1 s |
| Hyundai Palisade | Hybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD | 329 hp | 31 mpg | $44,160 | 6.6 s |
| Kia Sportage | Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD | 265 hp | 36 mpg | $47,190 | N/A |
| Kia Sorento | Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD | 261 hp | 33 mpg | $48,290 | N/A |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | 300 RWD | 255 hp | 27 mpg | $49,550 | 5.9 s |
| BMW X3 | 30 xDrive | 255 hp | 29 mpg | $51,300 | 6.4 s |
Cheapest 6 of 9.
XC60 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Volvo XC60: 1.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Volvo XC60.
| Measure | 2026 Volvo XC60 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | T8 Core AWD | 300 RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.5 s | 5.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 455 hp | 255 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,723 lb | 4,167 lb |
| hp per ton | 193 | 122 |
| lb per hp | 10.4 | 16.3 |
| MSRP | $61,150 | $49,550 |
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