Verified Performance Tests
Updated Apr 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 4.0 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 7.4 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
4.0sec
2023 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition
Average 0–60
5.80sec
Across 41 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.28sec
@ 99.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.4sec
2002 2.4T
Across 41 verified runs, the Volvo S60 ranges from 4.0 to 7.4 seconds 0–60, with a 5.80-second average.
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Tests by model year
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
4.0sec 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
MPG EPA
30 C / 33 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 41
#02
2023 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition
4.1sec 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
MPG EPA
30 C / 33 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 41
#03
2023 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition
4.3sec 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
MPG EPA
30 C / 33 H / 31.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 41
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
4.3sec 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
MPG EPA
28 C / 33 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 41
#23
2020 Volvo S60 T5 Momentum
6.1sec 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
MPG EPA
23 C / 34 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#23 of 41
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
4.5sec 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
MPG EPA
27 C / 34 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 41
#08
2019 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design
5.2sec 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
MPG EPA
21 C / 32 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 41
#19
2019 Volvo S60 T6 Momentum
5.8sec 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
MPG EPA
21 C / 32 H / 23.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#19 of 41
#21
2019 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design
5.9sec 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
MPG EPA
21 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#21 of 41
#27
2019 Volvo S60 T5 Momentum
6.2sec 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
MPG EPA
24 C / 36 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#27 of 41
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
6.1sec 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
MPG EPA
22 C / 33 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#24 of 41
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)
5.2sec 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
MPG EPA
22 C / 32 H / 25.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 41
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
6.1sec 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
MPG EPA
20 C / 28 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#25 of 41
#30
2016 Volvo S60 T5 Drive-E Inscription
6.3sec 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
MPG EPA
25 C / 37 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#30 of 41
#34
2016 Volvo S60 T5 Drive-E Inscription
6.6sec 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
MPG EPA
25 C / 37 H / 28.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#34 of 41
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
4.5sec 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
MPG EPA
18 C / 27 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 41
#13
2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Platinum
5.4sec 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
MPG EPA
24 C / 35 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#13 of 41
#14
2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Platinum
5.4sec 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
MPG EPA
24 C / 35 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#14 of 41
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
5.3sec 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
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 41
#28
2013 Volvo S60 T5
6.2sec 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
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H / 21.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#28 of 41
#31
2013 Volvo S60 T5
6.4sec 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
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#31 of 41
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
5.2sec 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
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#10 of 41
#12
2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design
5.3sec 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
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#12 of 41
#15
2012 Volvo S60 T6
5.5sec 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
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#15 of 41
#18
2012 Volvo S60 T6
5.7sec 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
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#18 of 41
#22
2012 Volvo S60 T6
6.0sec 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
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#22 of 41
#29
2012 Volvo S60 T5
6.2sec 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
MPG EPA
20 C / 30 H / 17.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#29 of 41
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
5.5sec 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
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#16 of 41
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
4.7sec 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
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 41
#26
2006 Volvo S60 R
6.1sec 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
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#26 of 41
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
6.4sec 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
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#32 of 41
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
5.5sec 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
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#17 of 41
#20
2004 Volvo S60 R
5.8sec 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
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#20 of 41
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
7.0sec 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
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#37 of 41
#39
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T
7.4sec 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
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#39 of 41
#40
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T
7.4sec 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
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#40 of 41
#41
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T
7.4sec 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
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#41 of 41
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
6.5sec 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
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#33 of 41
#35
2001 Volvo S60 T5
6.6sec 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
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#35 of 41
#36
2001 Volvo S60 T5
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 98.4 mph
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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
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#36 of 41
#38
2001 Volvo S60 2.4T
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
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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
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#38 of 41
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Performance distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
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Frequently asked
6 questions
The quickest Volvo S60 on record is the 2023 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.40 seconds at 111.2 mph.
The slowest recorded Volvo S60 is the 2002 Volvo S60 2.4T, which takes 7.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 41 verified runs, a Volvo S60 reaches 60 mph in 5.80 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.28 seconds at roughly 99.6 mph.
We have verified test data for 15 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
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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