Denza B8 vs Volvo XC60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo XC60 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Denza B8 features a 17.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC60 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Denza B8 stands out with ventilated seats, V2L, Devialet audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Denza B8 uses a Petrol Turbo PHEV producing 425kW and 760Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 seconds.

The Volvo XC60 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Denza B8 has the clear power advantage at 425kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Denza B8 is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Denza B8 measures 5,195mm long on a 2,920mm wheelbase, 487mm longer than the Volvo XC60 at 4,708mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Denza B8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 147L in the Denza B8 and 483L in the Volvo XC60, giving the Volvo XC60 a 336L advantage. The Denza B8 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Denza B8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,400kg. That 1,100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Volvo XC60's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 11.0 m against 12.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Denza B8 costs about $2,822 a year (9.9 L/100km as a hybrid) and fuel for the Volvo XC60 about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $656 a year less for the Volvo XC60. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.

Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (Denza B8) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo XC60). Capped-price servicing: no data (Denza B8), 5 years (Volvo XC60).

Where each one leads

The Denza B8: more power (425kW against 183kW), the longer warranty (6 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,400kg).

The Volvo XC60: the lower starting price ($74,990 against $91,000), the bigger boot with the seats up (483L against 147L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,166 a year against $2,822).

The Verdict

Level at 69: here's what splits them

The Denza B8 and Volvo XC60 are level on the CarSorted Score at 69 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: performance (Denza B8 ahead by 31 points), fuel economy (Volvo XC60 ahead by 21 points), safety (Denza B8 ahead by 17 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Volvo XC60 costs about $656 less (7.6 L/100km against 9.9 L/100km as a hybrid, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 147L in the Denza B8, 483L in the Volvo XC60. Warranty: 6 years on the Denza B8, 5 on the Volvo XC60.

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