Volvo S90 0–60 Times
The Volvo S90 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 10 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Volvo S90 is the 2018 Volvo S90 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.30 seconds at 103.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Volvo S90 is the 2017 Volvo S90 T5 Momentum Sedan, which took 6.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 94.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Volvo S90 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.60 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.14 seconds at 99.70 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.50sec
2018 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
5.60sec
Across 10 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.14sec
@ 99.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.50sec
2017 T5 Momentum
Across 10 verified runs, the Volvo S90 ranges from 4.50 to 6.50 seconds 0–60, with a 5.60-second average.
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Volvo S90 Performance Overview
Volvo’s S90 ran from 2017 to 2022 in this dataset as a large sedan shaped by one core Second Generation architecture, with 10 verified tests spanning four model years. Across that run, performance centered on a 2.0-liter four-cylinder family evolving from 250-hp turbocharged gasoline T5 form to 316-hp supercharged and turbocharged T6 versions, then to 400-hp T8 plug-in hybrids. Early results set the baseline with the 2017 T5 Momentum sedan at 6.5 seconds to 60 mph and the 2017 T6 Inscription sedan at 5.6 seconds.
The major shift came in 2018, when electrification moved the S90 to its quickest recorded acceleration. The 2018 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid sedan reached 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, establishing the model’s quickest 0-60 time in the test set. Through the later years, Volvo maintained that broader mix of gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with results such as the B6 R-Design sedan at 5.7 seconds to 60 mph and the 2021 Recharge T8 Inscription sedan running 0-60 in 4.6 seconds and the quarter-mile in 13.3 seconds at 104.2 mph. As tested today, the current Second Generation S90 remains defined by electrified four-cylinder performance, with a 4.5-to-6.5-second 0-60 spread and a 5.6-second average.
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Volvo S90 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | 2017–present | 5.60s | 4.50s — 2018 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid Sedan | 10 | The Second Generation generation (2017–present) averaged 5.60 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2018 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid Sedan at 4.50 seconds. Output ranged from 250 to 400 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger 1-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 , 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 10.4-kWh, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh configurations. |
Second Generation
2017–present
Avg 0–60
5.60s
Fastest
4.50s
Tests
10
2018 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid Sedan
The Second Generation generation (2017–present) averaged 5.60 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2018 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid Sedan at 4.50 seconds. Output ranged from 250 to 400 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger 1-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 , 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 10.4-kWh, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh configurations.
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Volvo S90 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
10 tests · 4 years
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2022 Volvo S90
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.80
sec
Recorded Tests
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#09
2022 Volvo S90 B6 R-Design Sedan
6.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 295 hp
- Torque
- 310 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,124 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 31 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 10
How we verify Volvo S90 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 S90 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Volvo S90 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Volvo S90 performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2022 Volvo S90 B6 R-Design sedan reaches 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. In that test, it also ran the quarter-mile in 14.8 seconds at 94 mph. That makes the current-year S90 notably slower than the quickest plug-in hybrid S90 versions on record, which dip into the mid-4-second range.
The fastest Volvo S90 on record is the 2018 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid sedan, which does 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. That is the quickest acceleration figure posted by any S90 test. For the quarter-mile, the fastest run belongs to the 2021 Recharge T8 Inscription sedan at 13.3 seconds and 104.2 mph.
The fastest stock Volvo S90 is also the overall quickest one on record: the 2018 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid sedan at 4.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 10 S90 tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified result faster than that benchmark.
The Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Inscription sedan is one of the quickest S90 trims tested. Across two runs, it averages 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds, with a best of 4.7 seconds. It also owns the fastest S90 quarter-mile result on record at 13.3 seconds and 104.2 mph in 2021 form.
The Volvo S90 T6 Inscription sedan has been tested four times and averages 0-60 mph in 5.68 seconds. Its best recorded run is 5.6 seconds. That places it solidly in the middle of the S90 range, quicker than the T5 Momentum and B6 R-Design, but behind the T8 plug-in hybrid models.
The Volvo S90 T5 Momentum sedan has two recorded 0-60 mph runs, averaging 6.4 seconds, with a best of 6.3 seconds. The slowest S90 acceleration result on record is a 6.5-second run by a 2017 T5 Momentum sedan, which shows this trim sits at the more relaxed end of the lineup.
The second-generation Volvo S90, sold from 2017 onward, averages 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds across 10 tests. The fastest version is the 2018 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid sedan at 4.5 seconds. Power outputs across this generation range from 250 to 400 horsepower, depending on trim and powertrain.
The fastest second-generation Volvo S90 is the 2018 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid sedan. It reaches 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, the quickest figure for the generation and the model overall. Across the generation, S90 tests span gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains, but none beats that 4.5-second result.
The Recharge T8 Inscription is clearly quicker. It averages 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds and has a best run of 4.7 seconds, while the T6 Inscription averages 5.68 seconds with a best of 5.6 seconds. On recorded runs, the plug-in hybrid trim holds roughly a full-second advantage to 60 mph.
Across all 10 Volvo S90 tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.14 seconds at 99.7 mph. The quickest S90 quarter-mile on record is a 13.3-second pass at 104.2 mph by the 2021 Recharge T8 Inscription sedan. For the 2022 B6 R-Design, the quarter-mile result is 14.8 seconds at 94 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
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 S90 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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