DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT Front-engine, AWD
ENGINE TYPE Turbocharged I-4, alum
block/head
VALVETRAIN DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
DISPLACEMENT 120.2 cu in/1,969cc
COMPRESSION RATIO 10.8:1
POWER (SAE NET) 250 hp @ 5,500 rpm
TORQUE (SAE NET) 258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
REDLINE 6,500 rpm
WEIGHT TO POWER 16.5 lb/hp
TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic
AXLE/FINAL DRIVE RATIO 3.33:1/2.24:1
SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR Control arms, coil
springs, anti-roll bar;
multilink, leaf springs,
anti-roll bar
STEERING RATIO 16.6:1
TURNS LOCK TO LOCK 3.0
BRAKES, F; R 13.6-in vented disc;
12.6-in disc, ABS
WHEELS 8.0 x 19-in cast
aluminum
TIRES 235/55R19 105V (M+S)
Pirelli Scorpion Zero (VOL)
DIMENSIONS
WHEELBASE 112.8 in
TRACK, F/R 65.1/65.2 in
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT 184.6 x 74.9 x 64.8 in
GROUND CLEARANCE 8.5 in
APPRCH/DEPART ANGLE 23.1/25.5 deg
TURNING CIRCLE 37.4 ft
CURB WEIGHT 4,130 lb
WEIGHT DIST, F/R 55/45%
TOWING CAPACITY 3,500 lb
SEATING CAPACITY 5
HEADROOM, F/R 38.0/38.0 in
LEGROOM, F/R 41.5/38.0 in
SHOULDER ROOM, F/R 58.2/56.3 in
CARGO VOLUME 50.6/22.4 cu ft
TEST DATA
ACCELERATION TO MPH
0-30 2.2 sec
0-40 3.4
0-50 4.7
0-60 6.5
0-70 8.7
0-80 11.9
0-90 15.3
0-100 20.4
PASSING, 45-65 MPH 3.5
QUARTER MILE 15.2 sec @ 89.5 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 118 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.84 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT 27.3 sec @ 0.62 g (avg)
TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH 1, 600 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
BASE PRICE $42,495
PRICE AS TESTED $52,740
STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL Yes/Yes
AIRBAGS 6: Dual front, front side,
f/r curtain
BASIC WARRANTY 4 years/50,000 miles
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 4 years/50,000 miles
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 4 years/Unlimited miles
FUEL CAPACITY 18.8 gal
REAL MPG, CITY/HWY/COMB 20.3/32.5/24.4 mpg
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB ECON 20/27/23 mpg
ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY 169/125 kW-hr/100 miles
CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB 0.86 lb/mile
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when you’re driving because you have to
interact with touchscreen menus instead
of physical buttons, unless you want
to take a go at the spotty voice control
system. Audi and Mercedes have more
user-friendly infotainment systems.
One of the hidden perks of driving
an XC60 is the dealer experience. I love
the friendly, airy feel of my local Volvo
dealership. More important, the first
three services are complimentary at
the recommended intervals of 10,000,
20,000, and 30,000 miles. As a result, we
spent a satisfying total of $0 on our two
visits to the dealership. We had a similar
experience with our long-term 2017
Jaguar F-Pace, which cost $0 to maintain
thanks to Jaguar’s even more generous
five-year/60,000-mile complimentary
maintenance program. Unfortunately,
Mercedes didn’t offer this kind of perk on
our long-term 2017 GLC 300, so we had to
shell out $1,000.43 over two service visits.
The Acura RDX in our long-term fleet also
doesn’t receive free maintenance.
My 80-mile round-trip commute
racked up a good number of miles on the
faithful Volvo. Most of the time, I didn’t
use the adaptive cruise control system. I
often have to stop for several seconds at
a time in traffic, at which point the cruise
control shuts off. It’s most helpful during
long weekend drives where I don’t have to
constantly adjust the system. The Volvo’s
lane keep assist tended to veer our SUV to
the left side of the lane, so I didn’t find it
that useful, either.
Our tester was the base Momentum
trim. Standard features include heated
front seats, panoramic moonroof, powertailgate, and two USB ports, but we
tacked on a number of options that
increased the price by about $10,000.
We upgraded with the larger digital
instrument display, a head-up display,
14-speaker Harman Kardon sound
system, power folding rear seat and
headrests, blind-spot information with
steer assist, Pilot Assist semi-autono-
mous driving system with adaptive cruise
control, and other features. In total,
our XC60 rang out to $52,740. Similarly
equipped Mercedes GLC models are
around the same price.
Our XC60 impresses when it comes
to cost of ownership. IntelliChoice rates
both the XC60 T5 and T6 “Excellent”
in overall value. IntelliChoice looks at
a vehicle’s actual five-year ownership
cost and compares that to the expected
ownership cost based on its invoice price
in its particular category. The XC60 T5’s
five-year retained value is at 47 percent,
on par with the Audi Q5 2.0T and Infiniti
QX50 but a few percentage points behind
the Lexus NX 300 and BMW X3 30i (and
ahead of the Acura RDX).
Would I recommend it? Yes, though I
wouldn’t discount its competitors. Not
only does the XC60 have a stellar mainte-
nance program, but it also benefits from
a dependable engine, compliant ride,
spacious interior, and luxury without the
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