Over 0–100 km/h, XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic wins (6,79 s vs 8,31 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
6.79 s
8.31 s
| Measure | XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic | Terramar | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.79 s | 8.31 s | 1.52 s · XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic |
| 400 m standing start | 15.02 s | 16.25 s | 1.23 s · XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.70 s | 29.41 s | 1.71 s · XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 214 km/h | 4 km/h · Terramar |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.38 kg/hp | 9.00 kg/hp | better ratio · XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic | Terramar |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.68 s | 2.27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.57 s | 3.44 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.84 s | 6.00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.79 s | 8.31 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.47 s | 11.46 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.63 s | 20.91 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 39.31 s | 45.12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.02 s | 16.25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.70 s | 29.41 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 214 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 867 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic 48V MHEV |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 201 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 810 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG |
Off the line, the XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic hits 100 km/h in 6.79 s versus 8.31 s for the Terramar. Despite lacking instant torque, 253 hp of power compensates. At this point, the XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic leads by 1.52 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic is doing 122 km/h against 116 km/h for the Terramar. The gap is 0.96 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic crosses the line in 15.02 s versus 16.25 s. The 1.23 s gap represents roughly 48 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 167 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic finishes in 27.69 s versus 29.41 s, with a 1.72 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 214 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Terramar’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 210 km/h, the XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.30 seconds. The 1.52 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic wins (6,79 s vs 8,31 s).
XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,79 seconds (calibrated simulation).
XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic: 253 hp, ratio 7,38 kg/hp. Terramar: 201 hp, ratio 9,00 kg/hp.
XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic: 210 km/h. Terramar: 214 km/h.