Volvo XC90 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Volvo XC90 transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 AT
    • Average acceleration: 6.6 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5300 rpm
    • Average torque: 408 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 2225 kg / 4906 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 3215 kg / 7089 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2020 Volvo XC90 through generations

  • 2.0 T5 —8 AT (350 Nm)
  • 2.0 T6 —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0 B5 —8 AT (480 Nm)
  • 2.0 T8 TwEn —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 T5 8 AT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T6 8 AT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 B5 8 AT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T8 TwEn 8 AT—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 T5 8 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 T6 8 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 2.0 B5 8 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 T8 TwEn 8 AT—6000 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 T6 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5700 rpm. 84%
    2.0 B5 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 T8 TwEn Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    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 T6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 B5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 T8 TwEn
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Volvo XC90 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5090 rpm
      • Average torque: 406 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2211 kg / 4875 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3201 kg / 7058 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Volvo XC90 through generations

  • 2.0 T6 —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0 D5 —8 AT (480 Nm)
  • 2.0 T8 —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0 T5 —8 AT (350 Nm)
  • 2.0 D4 —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 T6 8 AT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 D5 8 AT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T8 8 AT—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T5 8 AT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 D4 8 AT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 T6 8 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 2.0 D5 8 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 T8 8 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 T5 8 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 D4 8 AT—4250 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    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 T8 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 T5 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 D4 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4250 rpm. 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 T8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    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
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Volvo XC90 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5033 rpm
      • Average torque: 371 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2109 kg / 4650 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3054 kg / 6734 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 Volvo XC90 through generations

  • 4.4 V8 —6 AT (440 Nm)
  • 3.2i —6 AT (320 Nm)
  • 2.4 D3 —6 AT (340 Nm)
  • 3.2 —6 AT (320 Nm)
  • 2.4 D5 —6 AT (420 Nm)
  • 2.4d —6 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.5i —5 MT (320 Nm)
  • 4.4i —6 AT (440 Nm)
  • 2.4 D4 —6 AT (340 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.4 V8 6 AT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.2i 6 AT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 D3 6 AT—11.2 s to 60 mph (11.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.2 6 AT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 D5 6 AT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4d 6 AT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5i 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.4i 6 AT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 D4 6 AT—11.2 s to 60 mph (11.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.4 V8 6 AT—5850 rpm.
  • 3.2i 6 AT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.4 D3 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.2 6 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 2.4 D5 6 AT—3900 rpm.
  • 2.4d 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.5i 5 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 4.4i 6 AT—5950 rpm.
  • 2.4 D4 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.4 V8 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5850 rpm. 84%
    3.2i Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6200 rpm. 79%
    2.4 D3 Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.2 Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6400 rpm. 69%
    2.4 D5 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 3900 rpm. 96%
    2.4d Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.5i Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000 rpm. 91%
    4.4i Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5950 rpm. 79%
    2.4 D4 Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 4.4 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5850 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.2i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.4 D3
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.2
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.4 D5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3900 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 2.5i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.4i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5950 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.4 D4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Volvo XC90 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 5 AT, 4 AT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5033 rpm
      • Average torque: 347 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2107 kg / 4646 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3052 kg / 6730 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2003 Volvo XC90 through generations

  • 2.5 20V —5 MT (320 Nm)
  • 2.4 TDi —5 AT (340 Nm)
  • 2.8 24V —4 AT (380 Nm)
  • 2.9 T6 —4 AT (380 Nm)
  • 3.2 —6 AT (320 Nm)
  • 2.4 D3 —6 AT (340 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.5 20V 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 TDi 5 AT—11.7 s to 60 mph (12.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.8 24V 4 AT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.9 T6 4 AT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.2 6 AT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 D3 6 AT—11.2 s to 60 mph (11.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.5 20V 5 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 2.4 TDi 5 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.8 24V 4 AT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.9 T6 4 AT—5400 rpm.
  • 3.2 6 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 2.4 D3 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.5 20V Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000 rpm. 91%
    2.4 TDi Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.8 24V Automatic 4 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5400 rpm. 91%
    2.9 T6 Automatic 4 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5400 rpm. 91%
    3.2 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 69%
    2.4 D3 Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 20V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.4 TDi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.8 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.9 T6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.2
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.4 D3
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%