Geely EX5 vs Volvo EX60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo EX60. 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 Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The Geely EX5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX60. The Volvo EX60 counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds.

The Volvo EX60 responds with a Electric making 275kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The Volvo EX60 has the clear power advantage at 275kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX60 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 68.4kWh (Geely EX5) vs 83kWh (Volvo EX60), giving WLTP ranges of 475km and 610km.

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 188mm shorter than the Volvo EX60 at 4,803mm (2,970mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo EX60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Volvo EX60 a 221L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely EX5's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Volvo EX60 about $715 a year (14.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $53 a year less for the Volvo EX60.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $86,990) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Volvo EX60: more power (275kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (523L against 302L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($715 a year against $768).

The Verdict

Geely EX5 scores higher, 72 vs 71

The Geely EX5 scores 72 to the Volvo EX60's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Geely EX5 ahead by 22 points), performance (Volvo EX60 ahead by 19 points), value (Geely EX5 ahead by 16 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Volvo EX60 costs about $53 less (14.9 kWh/100km against 16 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 523L in the Volvo EX60. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 5 on the Volvo EX60.

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