T6 Twin Engine AWD
What the T6 Twin Engine adds over the B5 AWD
| Spec | B5 AWD | T6 Twin Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 253 hp |
| Engine type (full description) | In-line 4-cyl. turbocharged | In-line 4-cyl. Turbocharged with e-boost, front wheel drive, rear electric motor |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Electric Range (WLTP) 80–65 km (EAER, Combined), Lithium-ion battery (18.8 kWh nominal / 14.7 kWh usable), Rear electric motor (107 kW / 309 Nm), Transverse, front wheel drive, rear electric motor
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 322 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 302 mm |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1969 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | In-line 4-cyl. Turbocharged with e-boost, front wheel drive, rear electric motor |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 253 hp |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 95 |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Double Wishbone, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar |
| Rear suspension type | Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.3 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety1 std · 0 opt
- Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Brake Assistance (EBA)
Powertrain6 std · 0 opt
- Transverse, all wheel drive
- Transverse, front wheel drive, rear electric motor
- 8-speed automatic gearbox (AWF8G45 / AWF8G55 / AW TG-81SD)
- Electric Range (WLTP) 80–65 km (EAER, Combined)
- Lithium-ion battery (18.8 kWh nominal / 14.7 kWh usable)
- Rear electric motor (107 kW / 309 Nm)
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Double Wishbone Suspension front, Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring rear, Optional Air Suspension and Active shock absorbers
- Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 XC60. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the T6 Twin Engine
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2025 Volvo XC60 T6 Twin Engine add over the B5 AWD?
Against the B5 AWD, 4 features become standard that the B5 AWD does not and 2 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.