Volvo S60 0-60 times
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2021 Volvo S60 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
T5 Momentum 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 250 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3724 Weight, 23 City / 34 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 |
T5 Momentum 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 250 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3882 Weight, N/A mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 |
T5 Inscription 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 250 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3724 Weight, 23 City / 34 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 |
T5 Inscription 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 250 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3882 Weight, N/A mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 |
T5 R-Design 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 250 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3724 Weight, 23 City / 34 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 |
T5 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 250 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3882 Weight, N/A mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 |
T6 Momentum 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 316 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., turbo/supercharger, 3958 Weight, 21 City / 32 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 |
T6 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 316 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., turbo/supercharger, 3958 Weight, 21 City / 32 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 |
T6 Inscription 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 316 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., turbo/supercharger, 3958 Weight, 21 City / 32 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 |
Car And Driver Results
Zero to 60 mph | 6.1 sec |
Zero to 100 mph | 15.2 sec |
Rolling start, 5-60 mph | 7.0 sec |
Top gear, 30-50 mph | 3.5 sec |
Top gear, 50-70 mph | 4.7 sec |
Standing ¼-mile | 14.6 sec @ 98 mph |
Braking, 70-0 mph | 163 ft |
2020 Volvo S60 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
T5 Momentum 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 250 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3657 Weight, 24 City / 36 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 |
T6 Momentum 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 316 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., turbo/supercharger, 3907 Weight, 21 City / 32 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 |
T5 Inscription 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 250 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3657 Weight, 24 City / 36 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 |
T5 R-Design 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 250 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3657 Weight, 24 City / 36 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 |
T6 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 316 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., turbo/supercharger, 3907 Weight, 21 City / 32 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 |
T6 Inscription 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 316 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., turbo/supercharger, 3907 Weight, 21 City / 32 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 |
Car And Driver Results
2019 Volvo S60 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
T5 Momentum 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 250 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3657 Weight, 24 City / 36 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
4.7 sec, 14.7 @ 0 |
T6 Momentum 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 316 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., turbo/supercharger, 3907 Weight, 21 City / 32 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
4.7 sec, 14.7 @ 0 |
T5 R-Design 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 250 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3657 Weight, 24 City / 36 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
4.7 sec, 14.7 @ 0 |
T5 Inscription 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 250 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3657 Weight, 24 City / 36 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
4.7 sec, 14.7 @ 0 |
T6 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 316 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., turbo/supercharger, 3907 Weight, 21 City / 32 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
4.7 sec, 14.7 @ 0 |
T6 Inscription 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 316 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., turbo/supercharger, 3907 Weight, 21 City / 32 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
4.7 sec, 14.7 @ 0 |
Car And Driver Results
Zero to 60 mph | 4.3 sec |
Zero to 100 mph | 12.1 sec |
2018 Volvo S60 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
T6 R-Design Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 302 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., turbo/supercharger, 3862 Weight, 22 City / 32 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 101 |
T5 Dynamic 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 240 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3619 Weight, 22 City / 33 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
6.1 sec, 14.7 @ 97 |
T5 Dynamic 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 240 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3619 Weight, 25 City / 36 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, Geartronic 8-spd transmission |
6.6 sec, 15 @ 93 |
Car And Driver Results
Zero to 60 mph | 6.1 sec |
Zero to 100 mph | 16.7 sec |
Zero to 130 mph | 37.8 sec |
Rolling start, 5-60 mph | 7.3 sec |
Top gear, 30-50 mph | 3.5 sec |
Top gear, 50-70 mph | 4.7 sec |
Standing ¼-mile | 14.7 sec @ 94 mph |
Braking, 70-0 mph | 173 ft |
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad | 0.89 g |
2017 Volvo S60 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
T6 R-Design Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 302 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., turbo/supercharger, 22 City / 31 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 8-spd transmission |
5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 101 |
T5 Dynamic 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 240 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3528 Weight, N/A mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 8-spd transmission |
6.1 sec, 14.7 @ 97 |
T5 Dynamic 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 240 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3433 Weight, 26 City / 38 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 8-spd transmission |
6.6 sec, 15 @ 93 |
Volvo S60 0-60 mph acceleration across years
Year of a Model | 0-60 times, Quarter mile |
2021 | 5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 mph |
2020 | 5 sec, 14.3 @ 0 mph |
2019 | 4.7 sec, 14.7 @ 0 mph |
2018 | 5.2 - 6.6 sec, 13.8 @ 101 - 15 @ 93 mph |
2017 | 5.2 - 6.6 sec, 13.8 @ 101 - 15 @ 93 mph |
2016 | 4.9 - 6.9 sec, 13.7 @ 99 - 15.1 @ 88 mph |
2015 | 5 - 6.9 sec, 13.8 @ 98 - 15.1 @ 88 mph |
2014 | 5.8 - 6.7 sec, 14.1 @ 96 - 15.3 @ 87 mph |
2013 | 5.8 - 6.7 sec, 14.1 @ 96 - 15.3 @ 87 mph |
2012 | 5.8 - 7.1 sec, 14.1 @ 96 - 15.6 @ 91 mph |
2011 | 5.9 sec, 14.7 @ 91 mph |
2009 | 6.4 - 7.6 sec, 15.1 @ 94 - 16 @ 82 mph |
2008 | 6.4 - 7.6 sec, 15.1 @ 94 - 16 @ 82 mph |
2007 | 5.8 - 7.6 sec, 14.6 @ 94 - 16 @ 82 mph |
2006 | 5.6 - 7.6 sec, 14.4 @ 94 - 15.9 @ 83 mph |
2005 | 5.6 - 8.5 sec, 14.4 @ 96 - 16.7 @ 82 mph |
2004 | 5.4 - 8.2 sec, 14.3 @ 95 - 16.6 @ 85 mph |
2003 | 6.9 - 8.3 sec, 15 @ 95 - 16.6 @ 85 mph |
2002 | 6.6 - 8.3 sec, 15.1 @ 0 - 17 @ 0 mph |
2001 | 6.6 - 8.3 sec, 15.1 @ 0 - 17 @ 0 mph |
Volvo S60 competitors' 0-60 mph acceleration
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Dodge Charger 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 3.8 - 6.4 sec
- Quarter Mile 10.6 @ 0 - 14.9 @ 0 mph
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BMW 340 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 4.6 - 4.8 sec
- Quarter Mile 13.2 @ 108 - 13.3 @ 106 mph
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BMW 435 Gran Coupe 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 4.7 - 4.9 sec
- Quarter Mile 13.1 @ 88 - 15.2 @ 87 mph
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Acura TLX 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 4.9 - 5.9 sec
- Quarter Mile 13.6 @ 0 - 14.5 @ 0 mph
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BMW 335 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.1 - 5.4 sec
- Quarter Mile 13.5 @ 89 - 13.7 @ 88 mph
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Ford Taurus 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.2 - 7.4 sec
- Quarter Mile 13.8 @ 102 - 15.6 @ 91 mph
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Cadillac ATS 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.2 - 5.9 sec
- Quarter Mile 13.7 @ 104 - 14.4 @ 99 mph
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Lincoln MKZ 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.2 sec
- Quarter Mile 13.4 @ 0 mph
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Acura TL 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.4 - 6.4 sec
- Quarter Mile 13.9 @ 100 - 14.7 @ 99 mph
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Volkswagen Passat 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.6 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.3 @ 0 mph
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Lexus IS 350 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.6 sec
- Quarter Mile 13.6 @ 0 mph
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Lexus IS 300 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.6 - 6.9 sec
- Quarter Mile 13.9 @ 0 - 16.3 @ 0 mph
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BMW 328 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.7 - 6 sec
- Quarter Mile 14 @ 87 - 14.4 @ 82 mph
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BMW 428 Gran Coupe 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.7 sec
- Quarter Mile 16 @ 83 mph
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Audi A4 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.7 - 6.2 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.7 @ 0 - 15 @ 0 mph
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Nissan Maxima 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.7 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.3 @ 0 mph
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.1 - 6.3 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.8 @ 95 - 14.9 @ 94 mph
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Lexus ES 350 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.1 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.6 @ 0 mph
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Chevrolet Impala 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.2 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.8 @ 0 mph
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Buick Regal 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.2 - 7.7 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.7 @ 93 - 16.3 @ 82 mph
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Volkswagen CC 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.4 - 6.5 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.9 @ 95 - 15 @ 94 mph
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Acura ILX 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.6 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.2 @ 0 mph
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Acura TSX 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.6 - 8.5 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.8 @ 99 - 16.3 @ 89 mph
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Kia Cadenza 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.7 sec
- Quarter Mile 15 @ 0 mph
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Lexus IS 250 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.9 - 7.5 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.4 @ 87 - 15.8 @ 86 mph
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BMW 320 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.1 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.4 @ 88 mph
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BMW 328d 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.3 - 7.6 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.6 @ 85 - 15.9 @ 80 mph
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Jaguar XE 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 9 sec
- Quarter Mile 16.6 @ 0 mph
Cars with the same 0-60 time
Car | 0-60 times, quarter mile |
2021 Genesis G80 | 5 sec, 13.9 @ 0 |
2021 Genesis G90 | 5 sec, 13.6 @ 0 |
2021 Maserati Quattroporte | 5 sec, 14 @ 0 |
2021 Porsche Panamera | 5 sec, 0 @ 0 |
2021 Toyota Supra | 5 sec, 0 @ 0 |
2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid | 5 sec, 13.6 @ 0 |
In the ultra-competitive midsize luxury-sedan segment, the Volvo S60 is the oldest model – it’s nearly a decade on the market. Luckily, for most of the things that are important to buyers of a luxury sedan, the S60 is a fine car and is still a viable alternative for buyers who want safe and reliable transport.
Volvo S60 Performance
The S60 is offered with two powerful four-cylinder engines and front- and all-wheel drive. Both engines have the same 2.0-liter capacity, but the first one has only a turbocharger and pumps out 240 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, while the more powerful one has a turbocharger and a supercharger that help it achieve 302 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.
The less powerful T5 four-cylinder offered in the Volvo S60 gets things going easily and provides powerful thrust forward, but the noise it produces can sometimes be very intrusive. This is certainly not an engine you’ll want to thrash all of the time. That said, it’s good enough for normal everyday driving. The transmission on offer is an 8-speed, which is a solid one, even though it can get confused at times.
The more powerful T6 is the one to get if you’re into a more spirited driving experience. The sprint to 60 mph with this unit takes only 5.2 seconds, which is almost sports car territory. The engine feels every bit as fast as the numbers suggest in everyday driving – it gets things going even from lower rpm’s and doesn’t stop to the redline.
All models can be applauded for their comfortable riding experience – this is a Volvo after all. The more powerful T6 engine comes with a tighter suspension that helps the handling, but don’t expect BMW M3 levels of excitement. That said, it’s still good for an occasional blast down a windy road.
Exterior & Interior
The outside of the S60 has no resemblance to the new Volvo styling started with the XC90, but the new-for-2019 model will rectify that. Overall though, it’s not a bad looking car thanks to its coupe-style roofline and swoopy lines, even though it’s missing some aggressiveness as most competitors have on their front fascia. The biggest problem is most people are used to it right now – this is really an old car.
On the inside, the S60 brings the popular, minimalistic Swedish approach which many would certainly like, but overall it lacks the refinement and luxurious appointments the competitors have. This is especially evident in the infotainment system which looks dated and isn’t very easy to use. We also don’t like the plethora of small buttons on the center console, as they’re not very easy to hit while driving. The rear bench is also cramped for adults in the normal S60, but there’s an extended-wheelbase model that rectifies the situation.
Conclusion
Even though it’s a bit old now, the S60 still has a few aces up its sleeve. It comes with generous and advanced safety equipment, it drives smoothly with the base T5 engine and can make your heart race with the more powerful T6 engine, and it’s still a nice-looking car. That said, buyers must accept a sub-par infotainment experience, dated interior, and cramped rear-bench to enjoy the benefits of this Swedish sedan.
Written by Ivo Gievski
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