| Model year | 2010 |
| Make | Volvo |
| Model | XC60 |
| Style | T6 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A) |
| Base MSRP | $37,200 |
| Options on test vehicle | Technology Package ($2,700 -- includes premium Dynaudio sound system, navigation system with real-time traffic and rear backup camera); Climate Package ($1,000 -- includes heated front seats, heated rear seats, heated windshield washer nozzles, rain-sensing wipers and interior air quality system); Metallic Paint ($525). |
| As-tested MSRP | $42,250 |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Inline-6 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 2,953cc (180 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 9.3 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 281 @ 5,600 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 295 @ 1,500 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I=4.15:1, II=2.37:1, III=1.56:1, IV=1.16:1, V=0.86:1, VI=0.69:1 final drive=3.75:1 |
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Multilink |
| Steering type | Power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 16.0:1 |
| Tire brand | Pirelli |
| Tire model | Scorpion Zero |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | 235/60R18 H |
| Tire size, rear | 235/60R18 H |
| Wheel size | 18-by-7.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Ventilated disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.8 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 7.1 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 10.4 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.2 @ 93.8 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.7 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 123 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 65.1 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.77g |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 42.8 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 76.8 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 66.5 |
| Acceleration comments | Can defeat traction control but doesn't make any difference, as wheelspin simply doesn't happen. Good acceleration rush as boost rolls up. Best run in Drive using auto shifting. |
| Braking rating | Very good |
| Braking comments | Softer pedal than some competitors, e.g. BMW X3, but still a very good number. |
| Handling rating | Very good |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Just understeer. Nothing too special here. Non-defeat stability control seems to cut throttle in direct and immediate proportion to steering angle. Slalom: Good rotation and on-power confidence through cones. Very good at quick transitions -- as if it were tuned for this. Stability control almost imperceptible here, which is excellent. Must get XC60 very out of shape before intervention. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 90.3 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | Crosswind @ 2.12 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 15 city/22 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 15.6 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18.5 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 4,174 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 4,247 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 59/41 |
| Length (in.) | 182.2 |
| Width (in.) | 74.4 |
| Height (in.) | 67.4 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 109.2 |
| Track, front (in.) | 64.3 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 62.4 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 38.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.2 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 36.4 |
| Legroom, 3rd row (in.) | N/A |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.0 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39.5 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 56.7 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 55.2 |
| Shoulder room, 3rd row (in.) | N/A |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 30.8 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 67.4 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 12 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years /Unlimited miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Pre-collision safety system |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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