Volvo XC60 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Volvo XC60 transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
    • Transmission type: 8 AT, 6 MT
    • Average acceleration: 6.8 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4820 rpm
    • Average torque: 401 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 2016 kg / 4445 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2916 kg / 6430 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2018 Volvo XC60 through generations

  • 2.0 T8 —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0 T5 —8 AT (350 Nm)
  • 2.0 D4 —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0 T6 —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0 D5 —8 AT (480 Nm)
  • 2.0 D3 —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 2.0 T8 Twin Engine —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0 T4 —8 AT (300 Nm)
  • 2.0 B4 —8 AT (420 Nm)
  • 2.0 B5 —8 AT (480 Nm)
  • Polestar 2.0 T8 —8 AT (430 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 T8 8 AT—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T5 8 AT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 D4 6 MT—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T6 8 AT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 D5 8 AT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 D3 6 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T8 Twin Engine 8 AT—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T4 8 AT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 B4 8 AT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 B5 8 AT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • Polestar 2.0 T8 8 AT—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 T8 8 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 2.0 T5 8 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 D4 6 MT—4250 rpm.
  • 2.0 T6 8 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 2.0 D5 8 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 D3 6 MT—4250 rpm.
  • 2.0 T4 8 AT—5000 rpm.
  • 2.0 B4 8 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 B5 8 AT—4000 rpm.
  • Polestar 2.0 T8 8 AT—5800-6100 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 T8 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5700 rpm. 84%
    2.0 T5 Automatic 8 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 D4 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4250 rpm. 96%
    2.0 T6 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5700 rpm. 84%
    2.0 D5 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 D3 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4250 rpm. 96%
    2.0 T8 Twin Engine Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    2.0 T4 Automatic 8 AT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    2.0 B4 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 B5 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    Polestar 2.0 T8 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6100 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 T8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 T5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 D4
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 T6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 D5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 D3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 T8 Twin Engine
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.0 T4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 B4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 B5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle Polestar 2.0 T8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Volvo XC60 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 8 AT, 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4606 rpm
      • Average torque: 396 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1837 kg / 4051 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2647 kg / 5837 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 Volvo XC60 through generations

  • 2.0 T5 —8 AT (350 Nm)
  • 2.0 D4 Bi-Turbo —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0 T6 —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.4 D4 —6 MT (420 Nm)
  • 2.4 D5 Bi-Turbo —6 AT (440 Nm)
  • 2.0 D3 —6 AT (350 Nm)
  • 2.5 T5 —6 AT (360 Nm)
  • 2.0 D4 —6 AT (400 Nm)
  • 3.0 T6 —6 AT (440 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 T5 8 AT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 D4 Bi-Turbo 8 AT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T6 8 AT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 D4 6 MT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 D5 Bi-Turbo 6 AT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 D3 6 AT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5 T5 6 AT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 D4 6 AT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 T6 6 AT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 T5 8 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 D4 Bi-Turbo 8 AT—4250 rpm.
  • 2.0 T6 8 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 2.4 D4 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.4 D5 Bi-Turbo 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 D3 6 AT—3500 rpm.
  • 2.5 T5 6 AT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.0 D4 6 AT—3500 rpm.
  • 3.0 T6 6 AT—5600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 T5 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 D4 Bi-Turbo Automatic 8 AT Front wheel drive 4250 rpm. 96%
    2.0 T6 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5700 rpm. 84%
    2.4 D4 Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.4 D5 Bi-Turbo Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 D3 Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    2.5 T5 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5400 rpm. 84%
    2.0 D4 Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    3.0 T6 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 T5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 D4 Bi-Turbo
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 T6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.4 D4
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 D5 Bi-Turbo
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 D3
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 T5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 D4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 T6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Volvo XC60 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4500 rpm
      • Average torque: 387 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1778 kg / 3920 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2588 kg / 5707 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2009 Volvo XC60 through generations

  • 2.4 D5 —6 MT (420 Nm)
  • 2.4D —6 AT (340 Nm)
  • 3.0 T6 —6 AT (440 Nm)
  • 2.4D DRIVe —6 MT (420 Nm)
  • 2.0 D3 —6 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0 Drive —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 2.4 D3 —6 MT (420 Nm)
  • 2.0 T5 —6 AT (320 Nm)
  • 3.2 —6 AT (320 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.4 D5 6 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4D 6 AT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 T6 6 AT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4D DRIVe 6 MT—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 D3 6 AT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 Drive 6 MT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 D3 6 MT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T5 6 AT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.2 6 AT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.4 D5 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.4D 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.0 T6 6 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 2.4D DRIVe 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 D3 6 AT—3500 rpm.
  • 2.0 Drive 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 2.4 D3 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 T5 6 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 3.2 6 AT—6400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.4 D5 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.4D Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.0 T6 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 84%
    2.4D DRIVe Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 D3 Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    2.0 Drive Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    2.4 D3 Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 T5 Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    3.2 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 2.4 D5
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.4D
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 T6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.4D DRIVe
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 D3
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 Drive
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 D3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 T5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.2
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%