We Like: Stylish design; plush interior; strong powertrains
We Don’t Like: Infotainment slow to boot up; sensitive brakes on T8
With three powerplants, Volvo offers three flavors of XC60s to choose from.
The T5 with a 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 and steel suspension has plenty of power and performed best on abrupt bumps. “This is a great SUV to be the base model,” Miguel Cortina said. Erick Ayapana appreciated the price: “At $44,690 there’s a lot of value here.”
The T6 adds a supercharger. Ayapana called it the best powertrain here. On the winding course, Ed Loh said the XC60’s “balance and responsiveness shrunk the T6 down like a little ball into and out of corners.” Frank Markus applauded the weighting of the steering and the “added pleasure of zipping down an engaging twisty road while getting a high-speed, high-intensity Swedish massage” from the seats.
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The T8 plug-in hybrid can travel 18 miles on electricity, after which the handoff from EV mode to hybrid is seamless. But the regenerative brakes are overly sensitive and grabby. The Orrefors crystal shifter must be awkwardly bumped twice to get into forward or reverse gear.
Volvo prioritizes safety, but the seat belt cinched itself so tightly over a whoop-de-doo that it took our breath away. The Sensus infotainment system was slow to boot up—not great when you need the rearview camera.
The design of the second-generation XC60 is racier, with a raked windshield. Angus MacKenzie described the interior as “a textbook example of Scandinavian Zen—studied, airy, and sophisticated.” The XC60 is filled with lovely woods and leathers to soothe the soul. Regardless of which trim level you choose, you can’t go wrong.
Read about 2018 SUV of the Year contenders:
- Audi Q5
- BMW X4
- Buick Enclave
- Buick Encore
- Buick Envision
- Chevrolet Equinox
- GMC Terrain
- Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
- Jeep Compass
- Maserati Levante
- Mazda CX-5
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
- Mini Countryman
- Nissan Rogue Sport
- Toyota C-HR
- Volkswagen Tiguan
- Volvo V90 Cross Country
Read about other 2018 SUV of the Year Finalists:
- Alfa Romeo Stelvio
- Chevrolet Traverse
- Honda CR-V
- Land Rover Discovery
- Subaru Crosstrek
- Volkswagen Atlas
| 2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum | 2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription | 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription | |
| DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT | Front-engine, AWD | Front-engine, AWD | Front-engine, AWD |
| ENGINE TYPE | Turbocharged I-4, alum block/head | Turbocharged + Supercharged I-4, alum block/head | Turbocharged + Supercharged I-4, alum block/head + front/rear elec motors |
| VALVETRAIN | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl |
| DISPLACEMENT | 120.2 cu in/1,969 cc | 120.2 cu in/1,969 cc | 120.2 cu in/1,969 cc |
| COMPRESSION RATIO | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| POWER (SAE NET) | 250 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 316 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 313 hp @ 5,700 rpm (gas)/46-hp (front elec)/87-hp (rear elec)/400 hp (comb) |
| TORQUE (SAE NET) | 258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 2,200 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 2,200 rpm (gas)/111 lb-ft (front elec)/177 lb-ft (rear elec)/472 lb-ft (comb) |
| REDLINE | NA rpm | 6,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| WEIGHT TO POWER | 16.4 lb/hp | 13.6 lb/hp | 11.8 lb/hp |
| TRANSMISSION | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| AXLE/FINAL-DRIVE RATIO | 3.33:1/2.24:1/— | 3.33:1/2.24:1/— | 3.20:1/2.15:1/— |
| SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR | Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, leaf springs, anti-roll bar | Control arms, air springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, air springs, anti-roll bar | Control arms, air springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, air springs, anti-roll bar |
| STEERING RATIO | 16.6:1 | 16.6:1 | 16.6:1 |
| TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| BRAKES, F; R | 13.6-in vented disc; 12.6-in disc, ABS | 13.6-in vented disc; 12.6-in disc, ABS | 13.6-in vented disc; 12.6-in disc, ABS |
| WHEELS, F;R | 8.0 x 18-in cast aluminum | 8.0 x 20-in cast aluminum | 8.0 x 20-in cast aluminum |
| TIRES, F;R | 235/60R18 103V (M+S) Pirelli Scorpion Zero | 255/45R20 105H (M+S) Continental CrossContact LX Sport | 255/45R20 105H (M+S) Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| WHEELBASE | 112.8 in | 112.8 in | 112.8 in |
| TRACK, F/R | 65.1/65.2 in | 64.9/65.1 in | 64.9/65.1 in |
| LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT | 184.6 x 74.9 x 64.8 in | 184.6 x 74.9 x 62.8-66.6 in | 184.6 x 74.9 x 62.8-66.6 in |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 8.5 in | 8.5; 6.3-9.8; 6.3-9.8 in | 8.5; 6.3-9.8; 6.3-9.8 in |
| APPRCH/DEPART ANGLE | 23.1/25.5 deg | 23.1/25.5 deg (at standard height) | 23.1/25.5 deg (at standard height) |
| TURNING CIRCLE | 37.4 ft | 37.4 ft | 37.4 ft |
| CURB WEIGHT | 4,100 lb | 4,297 lb | 4,722 lb |
| WEIGHT DIST, F/R | 55/45% | 55/45% | 54/46% |
| TOWING CAPACITY | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb |
| SEATING CAPACITY | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| HEADROOM, F/M/R | 38.0/38.0/— in | 38.0/38.0/— in | 38.0/38.0/— in |
| LEGROOM, F/M/R | 41.5/38.0/— in | 41.5/38.0/— in | 41.5/38.0/— in |
| SHOULDER ROOM, F/M/R | 58.2/56.3/— in | 58.2/56.3/— in | 58.2/56.3/— in |
| CARGO VOLUME BEH 1st/2nd/3rd | 50.6/22.4/— cu ft | 50.6/22.4/— cu ft | 49.3/21.1/— cu ft |
| TEST DATA | |||
| ACCELERATION TO MPH | |||
| 0-30 | 2.3 sec | 2.2 sec | 1.9 sec |
| 0-40 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| 0-50 | 5.2 | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| 0-60 | 7.3 | 6.6 | 5.4 |
| 0-70 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| 0-80 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 8.8 |
| 0-90 | — | 14.4 | 11.6 |
| 0-100 | — | — | — |
| PASSING, 45-65 MPH | 4.0 | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| QUARTER MILE | 15.5 sec @ 86.1 mph | 15.0 sec @ 89.9 mph | 14.0 sec @ 97.1 mph |
| BRAKING, 60-0 MPH | 130 ft | 131 ft | 131 ft |
| LATERAL ACCELERATION | 0.83 g (avg) | 0.83 g (avg) | 0.80 g (avg) |
| MT FIGURE EIGHT | 27.2 sec @ 0.64 g (avg) | 27.1 sec @ 0.64 g (avg) | 27.2 sec @ 0.66 g (avg) |
| TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH | NA rpm | 1,600 rpm | 2,400 rpm |
| CONSUMER INFO | |||
| BASE PRICE | $42,495 | $49,695 | $57,695 |
| PRICE AS TESTED | $44,690 | $63,290 | $71,590 |
| STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes |
| AIRBAGS | 6: Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | 6: Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | 6: Dual front, front side, f/r curtain |
| BASIC WARRANTY | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles |
| POWERTRAIN WARRANTY | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles |
| ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE | 4 yrs/Unlimited miles | 4 yrs/Unlimited miles | 4 yrs/Unlimited miles |
| FUEL CAPACITY | 18.8 gal | 18.8 gal | 13.2 gal + 104 kWh Li-ion battery |
| REAL MPG, CITY/HWY/COMB | 18.5/31.0/22.6 mpg | 17.9/29.6/21.8 mpg | 28.3/29.0/28.6 mpg |
| EPA CITY/HWY/COMB ECON | 22/28/24 mpg | 21/27/23 mpg | 26/28/26 mpg** |
| ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY | 153/120 kW-hrs/100 miles | 160/125 kW-hrs/100 miles | 130/120 kW-hrs/100 miles |
| CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB | 0.80 lb/mile | 0.83 lb/mile | 0.72 lb/mile |
| RECOMMENDED FUEL | Unleaded premium | Unleaded premium | Unleaded premium |
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