Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 28 recorded runs

Volvo XC60 0–60 Times

The Volvo XC60 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 28 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Volvo XC60 is the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered Extended Range, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.60 seconds at 111.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Volvo XC60 is the 2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum, which took 7.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.50 seconds at 86.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Volvo XC60 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.89 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.39 seconds at 97.34 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.2sec 2022 Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered Extended Range

Average 0–60 5.89sec Across 28 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 14.39sec @ 97.3 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 7.3sec 2018 T5 Momentum

Across 28 verified runs, the Volvo XC60 ranges from 4.2 to 7.3 seconds 0–60, with a 5.89-second average.

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Volvo XC60 0–60 times by model year

28 tests · 10 years

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Model Year 10

2023

Volvo XC60 · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 4.30 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.80 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#02

2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Ultimate Dark

4.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.80s ¼ mi @ 110.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.80 sec
Trap Speed: 110.2 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 18.8-kWh
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 28 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Plug in hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #2 of 28

2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Ultimate Dark

2022

Volvo XC60 · 4 verified runs

Avg 0–60 5.48 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.88 sec

Recorded Tests 4

#01

2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered Extended Range

4.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.60s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.60 sec
Trap Speed: 111.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.9-kWh
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 28 C / 28 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Plug in hybrid
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #1 of 28

2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered Extended Range

#03

2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Inscription Extended Range

4.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.00s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.00 sec
Trap Speed: 108.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.9-kWh
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 28 C / 28 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Plug in hybrid
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #3 of 28

2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Inscription Extended Range

#20

2022 Volvo XC60 B6 R-Design

6.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.90s ¼ mi @ 93.8 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.90 sec
Trap Speed: 93.8 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 21 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #20 of 28

#23

2022 Volvo XC60 B6 R-Design

6.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.00s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.00 sec
Trap Speed: 93.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 21 C / 27 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #23 of 28

2021

Volvo XC60 · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 5.00 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.60 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#05

2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Inscription

5.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.60s ¼ mi @ 101.6 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.60 sec
Trap Speed: 101.6 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 56 C / 57 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Plug in hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #5 of 28

2020

Volvo XC60 · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.95 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.50 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#04

2020 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV

4.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.40s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.40 sec
Trap Speed: 105.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 28 C / 33 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Plug in hybrid
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #4 of 28

#06

2020 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV

5.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.60s ¼ mi @ 100.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.60 sec
Trap Speed: 100.5 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 28 C / 33 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Plug in hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #6 of 28

2019

Volvo XC60 · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 5.95 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.60 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#08

2019 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design

5.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.00s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.00 sec
Trap Speed: 100.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 19 C / 27 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #8 of 28

#21

2019 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum

6.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.20s ¼ mi @ 89.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.20 sec
Trap Speed: 89.5 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 27 H / 22.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #21 of 28

2018

Volvo XC60 · 8 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.06 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.54 sec

Recorded Tests 8

#07

2018 Volvo XC60 T8 e Inscription Plug-in Hybrid

5.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.70s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.70 sec
Trap Speed: 101.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 10.4-kWh
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 26 C / 28 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Plug in hybrid
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #7 of 28

#09

2018 Volvo XC60 T8 e Inscription Plug-in Hybrid

5.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.00s ¼ mi @ 97.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.00 sec
Trap Speed: 97.1 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 10.4-kWh
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 26 C / 28 H / 28.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Plug in hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #9 of 28

#10

2018 Volvo XC60 T8 e Inscription Plug-in Hybrid

5.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.90s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.90 sec
Trap Speed: 99.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 10.4-kWh
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 26 C / 28 H / 24.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Plug in hybrid
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #10 of 28

#13

2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription

6.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.60s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.60 sec
Trap Speed: 97.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 21 C / 27 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #13 of 28

#15

2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum

6.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.70s ¼ mi @ 91.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.70 sec
Trap Speed: 91.5 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 22 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #15 of 28

#18

2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum

6.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.90s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.90 sec
Trap Speed: 91.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 22 C / 28 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #18 of 28

#24

2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription

6.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.00s ¼ mi @ 89.9 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.00 sec
Trap Speed: 89.9 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 21 C / 27 H / 21.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #24 of 28

#28

2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum

7.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.50s ¼ mi @ 86.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.50 sec
Trap Speed: 86.1 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 22 C / 28 H / 22.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #28 of 28

2016

Volvo XC60 · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.35 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.80 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#16

2016 Volvo XC60 T6 Drive-E Platinum

6.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.80s ¼ mi @ 94.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.80 sec
Trap Speed: 94.5 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 19 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #16 of 28

#19

2016 Volvo XC60 T6 Drive-E Platinum

6.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.80s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.80 sec
Trap Speed: 97.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 19 C / 27 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #19 of 28

2015

Volvo XC60 · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.20 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.70 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#14

2015 Volvo XC60 T6 Drive-E Platinum

6.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.60s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.60 sec
Trap Speed: 97.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 22 C / 30 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #14 of 28

#17

2015 Volvo XC60 T6 Drive-E Platinum

6.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.80s ¼ mi @ 95.4 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.80 sec
Trap Speed: 95.4 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 22 C / 30 H / 20.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #17 of 28

2012

Volvo XC60 · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 5.70 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.35 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#11

2012 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design Platinum Polestar

5.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.40s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.40 sec
Trap Speed: 98.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 17 C / 23 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #11 of 28

#12

2012 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design Platinum Polestar

5.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.30s ¼ mi @ 98.4 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.30 sec
Trap Speed: 98.4 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 17 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #12 of 28

2010

Volvo XC60 · 4 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.70 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.18 sec

Recorded Tests 4

#22

2010 Volvo XC60 T6

6.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.00s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.00 sec
Trap Speed: 96.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 21 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #22 of 28

#25

2010 Volvo XC60 T6

6.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.20s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.20 sec
Trap Speed: 97.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 21 H / 20.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #25 of 28

#26

2010 Volvo XC60 T6

6.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.20s ¼ mi @ 93.9 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.20 sec
Trap Speed: 93.9 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 21 H / 15.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #26 of 28

#27

2010 Volvo XC60 T6

6.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.30s ¼ mi @ 93.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.30 sec
Trap Speed: 93.1 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 21 H / 15.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #27 of 28

How we verify Volvo XC60 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 XC60 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Volvo XC60 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Volvo XC60 performance FAQs

6 questions

The quickest Volvo XC60 on record is the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered Extended Range, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.60 seconds at 111.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Volvo XC60 is the 2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum, which takes 7.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.50 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 28 verified runs, a Volvo XC60 reaches 60 mph in 5.89 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.39 seconds at roughly 97.3 mph.

We have verified test data for 10 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 XC60 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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