Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.3 seconds, compared with 4.6 seconds for 2025 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge. 2025 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge has the higher listed output at 455 hp; 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is rated at 366 hp, a difference of 89 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge at 709 Nm and 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD at 493 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD carries the longer listed range at 643 km, against 72 km for 2025 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 594 litres versus 390 litres, a difference of 204 litres. 2025 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge carries the higher towing rating at 1,800 kg, while 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is listed at 1,000 kg. 2025 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge is 41 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD has the lower listed starting price at $43,490, compared with $53,990 for 2025 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge. 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.