Hyundai Palisade vs Volvo XC60

The Hyundai Palisade starts from $75,900 before on-road costs, while the Volvo XC60 opens at $74,990. That makes the Volvo XC60 the more affordable entry point by $910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $83,490 and $82,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Volvo XC60 by roughly $4,135 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Hyundai Palisade features a 12.3-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.

The Hyundai Palisade stands out with Infinity audio that you will not find on the Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai Palisade uses a Petrol producing 217kW and 355Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 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 Hyundai Palisade has the clear power advantage at 217kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo XC60 is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Palisade measures 4,995mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 287mm longer than the Volvo XC60 at 4,708mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Palisade generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 311L in the Hyundai Palisade and 483L in the Volvo XC60, giving the Volvo XC60 a 172L advantage. The Hyundai Palisade seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Volvo XC60 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 2,200kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,993/year for the Hyundai Palisade and $2,166/year for the Volvo XC60. That is a $827 annual difference in favour of the Volvo XC60.

Estimated annual total: $2,993 (Hyundai Palisade) vs $2,166 (Volvo XC60). The Volvo XC60 saves you roughly $827 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Palisade) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo XC60). Both match on warranty length.