Can the Volvo's fantastic looks make up for being lackluster in other areas?
Our loaded 2023 B5 Ultimate tipped the scales at 112 pounds heavier than the 2020 model we last tested, but still managed to outperform it, dashing to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds and on through the quarter mile in 15.7 seconds at 88.7 mph . These figures don't close the gap much with our last midgrade Audi A4 Allroad 2.0T test car, however. With five more horses and 15 more pound-feet lugging 353 fewer pounds, that Bavarian creams this Swede: 5.5 seconds to 60 with 14.1 seconds at 97.
Where the Volvo eeks out a slight advantage is in mechanical tire grip, as this heavier, wider, longer-wheelbase car slightly outperforms its Audi rival in braking distance from 60 mph and max-lateral grip . You can credit its wider track and stickier tires , though an 11-percent weight-to-power advantage generally keeps the Audi ahead of the Volvo on handling circuits like our figure-eight. , the more powerful T8 Polestar or Audi Allroad are probably better choices.
Our most indelible takeaway from the drive was the closest following distance setting on the adaptive cruise control seems to align with the second- or third-closest settings in nearly every other car. Safety first!The EPA ranks these rivals dead even at 23/30/26 mpg, which may count as an aero efficiency win for the heavier, wider, higher-ground-clearance V60. But in terms of packaging efficiency, the win must go to the Audi. Our V60 measures about the same length as the Audi on a 2.
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