This svelte sedan is the XC90’s under-the-skin twin; as a Volvo, it mixes style with safety in a decidedly Swedish way. The powertrains, however, are slightly less sporty. There’s a choice of four-cylinder engines: a 250-hp turbo (T5) or a 316-hp turbocharged and supercharged model (T6). Both pair with a silky eight-speed automatic. The ride is quiet and well controlled; steering is heavier than we’d like. Brakes are excellent. Tech includes Pilot Assist, which steers the car at up to 80 mph.
PRICE AS TESTED:
$65,205 (base price: $53,945)
ENGINE TYPE:
turbocharged, supercharged, and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4; aluminum block and head; direct fuel injection
Displacement:
120 cu in, 1969 cc
Power: 316 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm
TRANSMISSION:
8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 115.8 in
Length: 195.4 in
Width: 74.4 in Height: 56.8 in
Passenger volume: 97 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Curb weight: 4037 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.9 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 26.2 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 6.8 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 3.2 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 4.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.1 sec @ 101 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 133 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 161 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.90 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 22/31 mpg
C/D observed: 22 mpg
C/D observed highway driving: 31 mpg
C/D observed highway range: 650 mi
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