2011 Volvo XC60 3.2 R-Design FWD
All photo credits
- Photo: Volvo XC60 D3 – Frontansicht, 16. April 2011, Hilden by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009-2011 Volvo XC60 D5 Teknik wagon (2016-01-24) 02 by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo 2010 XC60 Right Side by Tabercil from Canadian, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo XC60 D3 – Heckansicht, 16. April 2011, Hilden by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo XC60 T5 SE interior by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2011 Volvo XC60 3.2 R-Design FWD is a 240-hp 3.2-liter inline-6 with a 6-speed geartronic automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $38,050 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 240 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 236 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The XC60 measures 182.2 inches long on a 109.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $38,050 ($54,986 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $38,925 ($56,250 *) |
| Destination Charge | $875 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2 L naturally aspirated I6 (SI6 B6324S) |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 240 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 96.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multiport fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed Geartronic automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, coil springs, hydraulic dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, coil springs, hydraulic dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Stabilizer bar |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Stabilizer bar |
| Turning Diameter | 38.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.9 in (328 mm) ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.9 in (302 mm) ventilated |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 182.2 in |
| Width | 74.4 in |
| Height | 65.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in |
| Front Track | 64.3 in |
| Rear Track | 62.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 9.1 in |
| Approach Angle | 22° |
| Departure Angle | 27° |
| Cargo Volume | 17.5 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (17.6 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2011 Volvo XC60 SUV AWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Volvo XC60. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 30, 2020 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
NHTSA campaign 20V378000
Nov 22, 2010 · SEATS
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RAIL'S DETECTION SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY PERMIT THE PASSENGER TO FORWARD THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM.
Consequence: POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT POWER SEAT STOPS FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "END STOP" AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
NHTSA campaign 10V591000
Nov 17, 2010 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, S80, S60, XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES. THE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION FOR THE FUEL CUT-OFF FUNCTIONALITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS TOO SENSITIVE.
Consequence: SUDDEN ENGINE STALL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ECM AND TCM WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
NHTSA campaign 10V579000
Oct 13, 2010 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL, AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A METAL SHIM IN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
NHTSA campaign 10V489000
36 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Volvo XC60
Owner Complaints
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Volvo XC60 (2 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2011 VOLVO XC60. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.