Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 10 recorded runs

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 4.5 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 6.5 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 4.5sec 2018 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid Sedan
Average 0–60 5.60sec Across 10 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.14sec @ 99.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.5sec 2017 T5 Momentum
2022 Volvo S90

Across 10 verified runs, the Volvo S90 ranges from 4.5 to 6.5 seconds 0–60, with a 5.60-second average.

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Volvo S90 0–60 times by model year

10 tests · 4 years

2022

Volvo S90 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#09
2022 Volvo S90 B6 R-Design Sedan
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
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
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#9 of 10
2022 Volvo S90 B6 R-Design Sedan

2021

Volvo S90 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.40 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
2021 Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Inscription Sedan
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 104.2 mph
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.30 sec
Trap Speed
104.2 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
28 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 10
2021 Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Inscription Sedan
#03
2021 Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Inscription Sedan
4.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.50s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.50 sec
Trap Speed
105.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger 1-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
28 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 10
2021 Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Inscription Sedan

2018

Volvo S90 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.90 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2018 Volvo S90 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid Sedan
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.30 sec
Trap Speed
103.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 10.4-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
26 C / 33 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 10
2018 Volvo S90 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid Sedan
#07
2018 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription Sedan
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 10
2018 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription Sedan

2017

Volvo S90 · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.92 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.40 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#04
2017 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription Sedan
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
101.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 10
2017 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription Sedan
#05
2017 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription Sedan
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 98.9 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
98.9 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H / 20.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 10
2017 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription Sedan
#06
2017 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription Sedan
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
101.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#6 of 10
2017 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription Sedan
#08
2017 Volvo S90 T5 Momentum Sedan
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 34 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 10
2017 Volvo S90 T5 Momentum Sedan
#10
2017 Volvo S90 T5 Momentum Sedan
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 94.9 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
94.9 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 34 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#10 of 10
2017 Volvo S90 T5 Momentum Sedan

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 faster
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Volvo S90 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Volvo S90 on record is the 2018 Volvo S90 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.30 seconds at 103.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Volvo S90 is the 2017 Volvo S90 T5 Momentum Sedan, which takes 6.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.90 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 10 verified runs, a Volvo S90 reaches 60 mph in 5.60 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.14 seconds at roughly 99.7 mph.
We have verified test data for 4 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 and Motor Week. 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

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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