Volvo V60 0–60 Times
The Volvo V60 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 26 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Volvo V60 is the 2024 Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.50 seconds at 110.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Volvo V60 is the 2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country T5, which took 8.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 86.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Volvo V60 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.93 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.40 seconds at 97.52 mph.
Fastest Stock 0–60
5.30sec
2019 T6 Inscription
Fastest Overall
4.00sec
2024 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV · modified
Avg ¼ Mile
14.40sec
@ 97.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.00sec
2020 Cross Country
Across 26 verified runs, the Volvo V60 ranges from 4.00 to 8.00 seconds 0–60, with a 5.93-second average.
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Volvo V60 Performance Overview
Volvo’s V60 performance record spans 2015 to 2024 in this dataset, covering 26 verified tests across two generations of compact luxury wagons. Early first-generation cars were gasoline-only, using turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinders from 240 to 362 hp. The initial benchmark came with the 2015 T6 R-Design Polestar at 4.9 seconds to 60 mph, followed by the quicker 2017 Polestar at 4.4 seconds. Across the first generation’s tested years, the V60 established a consistent sub-six-second profile while retaining broader coverage from mainstream T5 and T6 trims.
The second generation, launched for 2019, expanded the formula with gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains, and output grew to 247–455 hp. Performance widened at both ends: the 2020 Cross Country T5 recorded the slowest run in the sample at 8.0 seconds to 60 mph, while the 2024 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV reset the line’s peak with an all-time best 4.0-second 0-60 and a 12.5-second quarter-mile at 111 mph. Today, the V60 sits as a broad-range wagon lineup whose quickest current version remains the 2024 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV at 4.0 seconds, while the overall test average stands at 5.93 seconds to 60 mph.
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Volvo V60 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Second Generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | 2019–present | 5.91s | 4.00s — 2024 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV | 12 | The Second Generation generation (2019–present) averaged 5.91 seconds to 60 mph across 12 tests, led by the 2024 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV at 4.00 seconds. Output ranged from 247 to 455 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec, 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.9-kWh, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh configurations. |
| First Generation | 2011–2018 | 5.94s | 4.40s — 2017 Polestar | 14 | The First Generation generation (2011–2018) averaged 5.94 seconds to 60 mph across 14 tests, led by the 2017 Polestar at 4.40 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. |
Second Generation
2019–present
Avg 0–60
5.91s
Fastest
4.00s
Tests
12
2024 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV
The Second Generation generation (2019–present) averaged 5.91 seconds to 60 mph across 12 tests, led by the 2024 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV at 4.00 seconds. Output ranged from 247 to 455 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec, 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.9-kWh, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4, 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh configurations.
First Generation
2011–2018
Avg 0–60
5.94s
Fastest
4.40s
Tests
14
2017 Polestar
The First Generation generation (2011–2018) averaged 5.94 seconds to 60 mph across 14 tests, led by the 2017 Polestar at 4.40 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.
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Volvo V60 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
26 tests · 9 years
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2024 Volvo V60
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.05
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.50
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
2024 Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV
4.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.50s
¼ mi @ 110.6 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 110.6 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 455 hp
- Torque
- 523 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,676 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 33 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Tuner
- Polestar
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 26
#02
2024 Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV
4.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.50s
¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.50 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
- 4,676 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 33 H / 27 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Tuner
- Polestar
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 26
How we verify Volvo V60 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 V60 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Volvo V60 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
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Volvo V60 performance FAQs
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The 2024 Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV runs 0-60 mph in 4.0 to 4.1 seconds across verified stock tests. Both recorded 2024 runs are AWD plug-in hybrids rated at 455 hp and 523 lb-ft, and each completed the quarter-mile in 12.5 seconds.
The fastest Volvo V60 on record is the 2024 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV, with a best 0-60 mph time of 4.0 seconds. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 12.5 seconds, reaching as much as 111 mph at the trap.
The fastest stock Volvo V60 is also the 2024 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV. Its quickest verified 0-60 mph run is 4.0 seconds, and it backs that up with a 12.5-second quarter-mile. There are 26 production V60 tests on record, with no modified examples included.
For 2024, the recorded Volvo V60 performance comes from the T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV, which reaches 60 mph in 4.0 to 4.1 seconds. Quarter-mile times are 12.5 seconds at 110.6 to 111 mph, making it the quickest current-year V60 configuration on record.
Second-generation Volvo V60 models, covering 2019 and newer, average 0-60 mph in 5.91 seconds across 12 tests. The quickest second-generation example is the 2024 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV at 4.0 seconds. Output across this generation ranges from 247 to 455 hp.
First-generation Volvo V60 models from 2011 to 2018 average 0-60 mph in 5.94 seconds across 14 tests. The fastest first-generation car is the 2017 Polestar at 4.4 seconds. Power spans 240 to 362 hp, with turbocharged and supercharged gasoline setups represented.
The quickest first-generation Volvo V60 is the 2017 Polestar, with a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds. That makes it 0.4 second slower than the fastest V60 overall, the second-generation 2024 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV, which has a best recorded 4.0-second sprint.
Yes, but only slightly on average. First-generation V60 models average 5.94 seconds to 60 mph, while second-generation cars average 5.91 seconds. The bigger difference is at the top end: the fastest second-generation V60 runs 4.0 seconds, compared with 4.4 seconds for the quickest first-generation car.
The T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV is much quicker. Its best recorded 0-60 mph time is 4.0 seconds, while the Cross Country T5 has a best of 6.4 seconds and averages 7.2 seconds across two tests. The slowest V60 result on record is also a Cross Country T5 at 8.0 seconds.
The T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV holds a best 0-60 mph time of 4.0 seconds. The Cross Country B5 Ultimate posts a best of 7.1 seconds and averages 7.35 seconds across two tests. That puts the quickest T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV 3.1 seconds ahead in the sprint to 60 mph.
Across all 26 Volvo V60 tests, the average quarter-mile is 14.4 seconds at 97.5 mph. The quickest V60 quarter-mile on record belongs to the 2024 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV, which ran 12.5 seconds with trap speeds of 110.6 and 111 mph in two stock tests.
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 V60 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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