Performance Review: Volvo XC60 3.0T - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Volvo XC60 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Volvo XC60 3.0T is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular Volvo XC60 has a 2953cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St6's includes the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965

The XC60 shares its Petrol St6 engine configuration with the likes of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the . If you're looking for other fast cars which share the XC60's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2953 kgs (6510 lbs) this makes the Volvo XC60 3.0T in the same weight category as the give or take 50kg.

The Volvo XC60 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 2953cc 24V St6 engine produces 281 bhp (209 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St6 throws out 295 lb-ft (399.9 Nm) @ 4800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Volvo XC60 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1980 Renault 18 1.6 Turbo (120.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Volvo XC60.

The Volvo XC60 has a Power to weight ratio of 95.1 bhp per ton and 99.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 XC60 competing with the 1980 Renault 18 1.6 Turbo (120.1 bhp per ton) or the 1989 Ford Fiesta XR2i (119.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Volvo XC60 generating around 99.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2006 Peugeot 207 CC GT (124.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 1993 Renault Clio 2.0 16V Williams (124.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.3 secs, this made the Volvo XC60 3.0T as fast as the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (7.10 secs) the 2012 Lexus ES 350 (7.10 secs) the or the 2011 Abarth 500C Essesse 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs). This Volvo XC60 3.0T is also faster than the 2018 Abarth 695 XSR Yamaha Automated (7.20 secs) the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (7.20 secs) the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 1.6 Turbo (7.20 secs) the and the 2013 Volvo S60 T5 2.5 Turbo (7.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the XC60 and the 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun Evolution 3.5 V6

When talking about the performance of the Volvo XC60 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 17.29 secs @ 79.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun Evolution 3.5 V6 (17.21 secs), the 2008 Fiat 500 1.4 T-Jet Abarth Essessee (17.23 secs), and the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado SS 6.0 (17.24 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Volvo XC60 3.0T has a maximum speed of 130mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 XC60 equals the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Volvo XC60 3.0T then how about the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph), the 2009 Renault Clio 2.0 RenaultSport III 200 Cup (141 mph), or the 2006 Seat Leon 1.8 20vt Cupra R 210 (141 mph).

Related Links:

2008 XC60 Rivals List.

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