XC60 vs Taurus
Volvo · Ford
1/4 Mile winner
XC60
Beats the Taurus by 0.09s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the XC60 beats the Taurus by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the XC60 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
247 hp
282 hp
0–100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
Top speed
220 km/h
220 km/h
Engine
I6
3.5L V6 / 2.0L EcoBoost
Fuel
Diesel
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
300 - 500 Nm
Price
$55,000
$37,500
Simulated race times
Distance
XC60
Taurus
100 m
6.478s
6.524s
1/8 mile
9.590s
9.654s
1/4 mile
14.450s
14.537s
1 km
26.025s
26.151s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Taurus is $37,500 vs $55,000 for the XC60 — a $17,500 gap. Power: Taurus makes 35 hp more (247 vs 282).
FAQ
Which is faster, the XC60 or the Taurus?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the XC60 is faster, beating the Taurus by 0.09 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the XC60 vs the Taurus?
The XC60 hits 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, while the Taurus does it in 6.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The XC60 produces 247 hp; the Taurus produces 282 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The XC60 tops out at 220 km/h, and the Taurus reaches 220 km/h.
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