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Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 41 recorded runs

Volvo S60 0–60 Times

The Volvo S60 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 41 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Volvo S60 is the 2023 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.40 seconds at 111.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Volvo S60 is the 2002 Volvo S60 2.4T, which took 7.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.80 seconds at 89.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Volvo S60 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.80 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.28 seconds at 99.60 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.00sec 2023 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition · stock
Average 0–60 5.80sec Across 41 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.28sec @ 99.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.40sec 2002 2.4T
2023 Volvo S60

Across 41 verified runs, the Volvo S60 ranges from 4.00 to 7.40 seconds 0–60, with a 5.80-second average.

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Volvo S60 Performance Overview

Volvo’s compact sport sedan ran from 2001 to 2023 in this dataset, with 41 verified tests covering 15 model years. Performance began with the first-generation 2001–2009 cars, all gasoline and turbocharged, ranging from 197 to 300 hp. Early benchmarks included the 2001 T5 at 6.5 seconds to 60 mph and the slower 2002 2.4T at 7.4 seconds, before the 2004 R cut that to 5.5 seconds. By 2006, the R Evolve reached 4.7 seconds, establishing the quickest first-generation result.

The second-generation 2011–2018 S60 broadened the formula with turbocharged and supercharged gasoline engines from 240 to 362 hp. Its pace tightened steadily, culminating in the 2015 Polestar at 4.5 seconds to 60 mph, while the generation averaged 5.72 seconds across 18 tests.

From 2019 onward, the third-generation car added powertrain diversity with both gasoline and plug-in hybrid versions, spanning 250 to 455 hp. The 2020 T8 Inscription PHEV dropped the mark to 4.3 seconds, and today the quickest recorded S60 is the 2023 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition at 4.0 seconds, backed by a 12.4-second quarter-mile at 111.2 mph.

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Volvo S60 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Third Generation

3 generations
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
Third Generation 2019–present 5.04s 4.00s — 2023 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition 10 The Third Generation generation (2019–present) averaged 5.04 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2023 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition at 4.00 seconds. Output ranged from 250 to 455 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.9-kWh, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 9.1-kWh configurations.
Second Generation 2011–2018 5.72s 4.50s — 2015 Polestar 18 The Second Generation generation (2011–2018) averaged 5.72 seconds to 60 mph across 18 tests, led by the 2015 Polestar at 4.50 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 362 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4, 2.5L Turbo I-5, 3.0L Turbo I-6 configurations.
First Generation 2001–2009 6.50s 4.70s — 2006 R Evolve 13 The First Generation generation (2001–2009) averaged 6.50 seconds to 60 mph across 13 tests, led by the 2006 R Evolve at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 197 to 300 hp across 2.3L Turbo I-5, 2.4L Turbo I-5, 2.5L Turbo I-5 configurations. Includes 1 result from 1 modified vehicle.
Third Generation 2019–present
Avg 0–60 5.04s
Fastest 4.00s
Tests 10
2023 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition
The Third Generation generation (2019–present) averaged 5.04 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2023 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition at 4.00 seconds. Output ranged from 250 to 455 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.9-kWh, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 9.1-kWh configurations.
Second Generation 2011–2018
Avg 0–60 5.72s
Fastest 4.50s
Tests 18
2015 Polestar
The Second Generation generation (2011–2018) averaged 5.72 seconds to 60 mph across 18 tests, led by the 2015 Polestar at 4.50 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 362 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4, 2.5L Turbo I-5, 3.0L Turbo I-6 configurations.
First Generation 2001–2009
Avg 0–60 6.50s
Fastest 4.70s
Tests 13
2006 R Evolve
The First Generation generation (2001–2009) averaged 6.50 seconds to 60 mph across 13 tests, led by the 2006 R Evolve at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 197 to 300 hp across 2.3L Turbo I-5, 2.4L Turbo I-5, 2.5L Turbo I-5 configurations. Includes 1 result from 1 modified vehicle.
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Volvo S60 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

41 tests · 15 years
▾

2023 Volvo S60

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.13 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.57 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#01
2023 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition
4.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.40s ¼ mi @ 111.2 mph
▾
0–60 mph
4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.40 sec
Trap Speed
111.2 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.9-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
455 hp
Torque
523 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,560 lbs
Power-to-Weight
10.0 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
30 C / 33 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 41
2023 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition
#02
2023 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition
4.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.50s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
4.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.50 sec
Trap Speed
112.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.9-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
455 hp
Torque
523 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,560 lbs
Power-to-Weight
10.0 lbs/hp
MPGe EPA
30 C / 33 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 41
2023 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition
#03
2023 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition
4.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.9-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
455 hp
Torque
523 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,560 lbs
Power-to-Weight
10.0 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
30 C / 33 H / 31.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 41
2023 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition

2020 Volvo S60

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.75 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#04
2020 Volvo S60 T8 Inscription PHEV
4.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.90s ¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.90 sec
Trap Speed
109.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 9.1-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
400 hp
Torque
472 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,415 lbs
Power-to-Weight
11.0 lbs/hp
MPGe EPA
28 C / 33 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 41
2020 Volvo S60 T8 Inscription PHEV
#23
2020 Volvo S60 T5 Momentum
6.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
250 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,616 lbs
Power-to-Weight
14.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
23 C / 34 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#23 of 41
2020 Volvo S60 T5 Momentum

2019 Volvo S60

5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.52 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.06 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#05
2019 Volvo S60 T8 Polestar
4.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.10s ¼ mi @ 105.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.10 sec
Trap Speed
105.9 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
415 hp
Torque
494 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,400 lbs
Power-to-Weight
10.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
27 C / 34 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Tuner
Polestar
Overall Rank
#5 of 41
2019 Volvo S60 T8 Polestar
#08
2019 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design
5.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
103.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
316 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,920 lbs
Power-to-Weight
12.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 32 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 41
2019 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design
#19
2019 Volvo S60 T6 Momentum
5.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 94.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
94.9 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
316 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,896 lbs
Power-to-Weight
12.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 32 H / 23.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#19 of 41
2019 Volvo S60 T6 Momentum
#21
2019 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design
5.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 99.2 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
99.2 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
316 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,920 lbs
Power-to-Weight
12.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#21 of 41
2019 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design
#27
2019 Volvo S60 T5 Momentum
6.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
250 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,650 lbs
Power-to-Weight
14.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
24 C / 36 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#27 of 41
2019 Volvo S60 T5 Momentum

2018 Volvo S60

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.70 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#24
2018 Volvo S60 T5 Inscription Platinum
6.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
250 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,792 lbs
Power-to-Weight
15.2 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
22 C / 33 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#24 of 41
2018 Volvo S60 T5 Inscription Platinum

2017 Volvo S60

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#09
2017 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design Platinum (Polestar Performance Software)
5.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
101.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
362 hp
Torque
347 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,944 lbs
Power-to-Weight
10.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
22 C / 32 H / 25.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Tuner
Polestar
Overall Rank
#9 of 41
2017 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design Platinum (Polestar Performance Software)

2016 Volvo S60

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.33 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.80 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#25
2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country T5
6.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
250 hp
Torque
266 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,935 lbs
Power-to-Weight
15.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
20 C / 28 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#25 of 41
2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country T5
#30
2016 Volvo S60 T5 Drive-E Inscription
6.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,580 lbs
Power-to-Weight
14.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 37 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#30 of 41
2016 Volvo S60 T5 Drive-E Inscription
#34
2016 Volvo S60 T5 Drive-E Inscription
6.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,580 lbs
Power-to-Weight
14.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 37 H / 28.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#34 of 41
2016 Volvo S60 T5 Drive-E Inscription

2015 Volvo S60

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.67 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#06
2015 Volvo S60 Polestar
4.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.10s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.10 sec
Trap Speed
107.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
345 hp
Torque
369 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,950 lbs
Power-to-Weight
11.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 27 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Tuner
Polestar
Overall Rank
#6 of 41
2015 Volvo S60 Polestar
#13
2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Platinum
5.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
302 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,650 lbs
Power-to-Weight
12.1 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
24 C / 35 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#13 of 41
2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Platinum
#14
2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Platinum
5.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 101.8 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.90 sec
Trap Speed
101.8 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
302 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,650 lbs
Power-to-Weight
12.1 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
24 C / 35 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#14 of 41
2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Platinum

2013 Volvo S60

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.97 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.47 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#11
2013 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design
5.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 101.3 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
101.3 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
325 hp
Torque
354 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,995 lbs
Power-to-Weight
12.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 41
2013 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design
#28
2013 Volvo S60 T5
6.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 94.7 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
94.7 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
250 hp
Torque
266 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,583 lbs
Power-to-Weight
14.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H / 21.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#28 of 41
2013 Volvo S60 T5
#31
2013 Volvo S60 T5
6.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
250 hp
Torque
266 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,583 lbs
Power-to-Weight
14.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#31 of 41
2013 Volvo S60 T5

2012 Volvo S60

6 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.65 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.15 sec
Recorded Tests 6
#10
2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design
5.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.60 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
325 hp
Torque
354 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,012 lbs
Power-to-Weight
12.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#10 of 41
2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design
#12
2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design
5.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.90 sec
Trap Speed
103.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
325 hp
Torque
354 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,012 lbs
Power-to-Weight
12.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#12 of 41
2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design
#15
2012 Volvo S60 T6
5.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
325 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,020 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#15 of 41
2012 Volvo S60 T6
#18
2012 Volvo S60 T6
5.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 98.7 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.20 sec
Trap Speed
98.7 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
325 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,020 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#18 of 41
2012 Volvo S60 T6
#22
2012 Volvo S60 T6
6.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
325 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,020 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#22 of 41
2012 Volvo S60 T6
#29
2012 Volvo S60 T5
6.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 95.4 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
95.4 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
250 hp
Torque
266 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,494 lbs
Power-to-Weight
14.0 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
20 C / 30 H / 17.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#29 of 41
2012 Volvo S60 T5

2011 Volvo S60

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#16
2011 Volvo S60 T6
5.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
325 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,061 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#16 of 41
2011 Volvo S60 T6

2006 Volvo S60

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.75 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#07
2006 Volvo S60 R Evolve
4.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.10s ¼ mi @ 111.1 mph
▾
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.10 sec
Trap Speed
111.1 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,575 lbs
Power-to-Weight
11.9 lbs/hp
Production Vehicle
Not production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Tuner
Evolve
Overall Rank
#7 of 41
2006 Volvo S60 R Evolve
#26
2006 Volvo S60 R
6.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 99.2 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.40 sec
Trap Speed
99.2 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,570 lbs
Power-to-Weight
11.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#26 of 41
2006 Volvo S60 R

2005 Volvo S60

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#32
2005 Volvo S60 R
6.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,570 lbs
Power-to-Weight
11.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#32 of 41
2005 Volvo S60 R

2004 Volvo S60

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.65 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.20 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#17
2004 Volvo S60 R
5.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
101.0 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,575 lbs
Power-to-Weight
11.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#17 of 41
2004 Volvo S60 R
#20
2004 Volvo S60 R
5.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.40 sec
Trap Speed
100.0 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,575 lbs
Power-to-Weight
11.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#20 of 41
2004 Volvo S60 R

2002 Volvo S60

4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.68 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#37
2002 Volvo S60 T5
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
247 hp
Torque
243 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,350 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#37 of 41
2002 Volvo S60 T5
#39
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T
7.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
Horsepower
197 hp
Torque
210 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,516 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#39 of 41
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T
#40
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T
7.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 88.7 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
88.7 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
Horsepower
197 hp
Torque
210 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,516 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#40 of 41
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T
#41
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T
7.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
Horsepower
197 hp
Torque
210 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,516 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#41 of 41
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T

2001 Volvo S60

4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.13 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#33
2001 Volvo S60 T5
6.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
247 hp
Torque
243 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,320 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#33 of 41
2001 Volvo S60 T5
#35
2001 Volvo S60 T5
6.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
247 hp
Torque
243 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,320 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#35 of 41
2001 Volvo S60 T5
#36
2001 Volvo S60 T5
6.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 98.4 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
98.4 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
247 hp
Torque
243 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,320 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#36 of 41
2001 Volvo S60 T5
#38
2001 Volvo S60 2.4T
7.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.60s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5A
Horsepower
197 hp
Torque
210 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,340 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.0 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#38 of 41
2001 Volvo S60 2.4T

How we verify Volvo S60 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volvo S60 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Volvo S60 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Volvo S60 performance FAQs

10 questions
The quickest 2023 Volvo S60 on record is the T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition, which reaches 60 mph in 4.0 seconds. Other verified 2023 runs for the same trim came in at 4.1 and 4.3 seconds, so a low-4-second 0-60 time is the benchmark for the current model year.
The fastest Volvo S60 on record is the 2023 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition. Its best verified 0-60 time is 4.0 seconds, and it also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 12.4 seconds with a 111.2 mph trap speed.
The fastest stock Volvo S60 is also the 2023 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition. It has a best verified 0-60 time of 4.0 seconds. Since all 41 recorded S60 tests are production vehicles, there is no modified result faster than the quickest stock car.
Third-generation Volvo S60 models, covering 2019 and newer cars, average 0-60 mph in 5.04 seconds across 10 tests. The quickest third-generation example is the 2023 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition at 4.0 seconds, making this the fastest S60 generation on record.
Second-generation Volvo S60 models from 2011 to 2018 average 0-60 mph in 5.72 seconds across 18 tests. The quickest example is the 2015 S60 Polestar, which recorded a 4.5-second run to 60 mph, placing it behind the newer third-generation T8 cars.
First-generation Volvo S60 models from 2001 to 2009 average 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds across 13 tests. The quickest first-generation car is the 2006 S60 R Evolve at 4.7 seconds, while the slowest recorded S60 overall is a 2002 2.4T at 7.4 seconds.
The T6 R-Design is quicker than the T5 in recorded S60 testing. T5 models average 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds, with a best of 6.2 seconds across 7 tests. T6 R-Design models average 5.4 seconds, with a best of 5.2 seconds across 4 tests.
The T6 R-Design has the edge over the regular T6 in verified Volvo S60 runs. The T6 averages 5.68 seconds from 0-60 mph and has a best run of 5.5 seconds. The T6 R-Design averages 5.4 seconds and has a quicker best time of 5.2 seconds.
The Volvo S60 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition is the quickest S60 trim tested. Across 3 verified runs, it averages 4.13 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best of 4.0 seconds. Its quarter-mile results range from 12.4 to 12.8 seconds, trapping between 111.0 and 112.0 mph.
Across all 41 Volvo S60 tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.28 seconds at 99.6 mph. The quickest S60 quarter-mile on record belongs to the 2023 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition, which ran 12.4 seconds at 111.2 mph, making it the model’s benchmark pass.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volvo S60 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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