Petrol
2001 Volvo S60
The 2001 Volvo S60 is a sedan. It has a 2.3-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine producing 258 hp (192 kW), with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 8.5 seconds and top speed is 124 mph (200 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2001 VOLVO S60
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed September 9, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Volvo | Model | S60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2001 | Version / Trim | Volvo 2001 S60 |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Ice White, Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Silver Metallic, Titanium Grey Metallic, Nautic Blue Metallic, Ash Gold Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Sweden |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
| Engine | 2.3L 5-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 2,300 cc |
| Power | 258 hp / 192 kW | Torque | 350 Nm / 258 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 8.5 sec | Top Speed | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 18 mpg city / 24 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,718 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,525 kg (3,362 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2001 SEDANS
Compared with other 2001 sedans in our database, its 258 hp is 18% more than the average 2001 sedan (219 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.7 seconds slower than average.
| 2001 Volvo S60 | Average 2001 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | 219 hp (73 cars) | +18% |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 295 Nm (73 cars) | +19% |
| 0–60 mph | 8.5 s | 7.8 s (57 cars) | +8% |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 128 mph (57 cars) | -3% |
| Kerb weight | 1,525 kg | 1,564 kg (81 cars) | -2% |
| Engine size | 2,300 cc | 3,132 cc (81 cars) | -27% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2001 sedans with similar power to the 2001 Volvo S60.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Volvo S60 | 258 hp | 8.5 s | 1,525 kg |
| 2001 Audi S4 | 261 hp | 5.0 s | 1,750 kg |
| 2001 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 237 hp | — | 1,978 kg |
| 2001 BMW 540i | 282 hp | 6.2 s | 1,760 kg |
| 2001 Lexus LS 430 | 290 hp | 6.1 s | 1,850 kg |
FEATURES
Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Memory Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Navigation System
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights