Jeep Wrangler vs Volvo EX60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Jeep Wrangler a rating. 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 Jeep Wrangler features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The Jeep Wrangler stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Alpine audio and ambient lighting — 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.

Interior trim differs: the Jeep Wrangler gets leather upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 1-zone in the Jeep Wrangler and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.

Drivetrain

The Jeep Wrangler uses a Petrol I4 Turbo producing 200kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 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 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX60 is 3.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Jeep Wrangler measures 4,334mm long on a 2,459mm wheelbase, 469mm 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 365L in the Jeep Wrangler and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Volvo EX60 a 158L advantage. The Volvo EX60 seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Volvo EX60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 503kg 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 Jeep Wrangler's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 10.0 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, fuel for the Jeep Wrangler costs about $2,907 a year (10.2 L/100km) and electricity for the Volvo EX60 about $715 a year (14.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Wrangler) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Wrangler), no data (Volvo EX60).

Where each one leads

The Jeep Wrangler: the lower starting price ($81,990 against $86,990).

The Volvo EX60: more power (275kW against 200kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (523L against 365L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,497kg).

The Verdict

Volvo EX60 scores higher, 71 vs 60

The Volvo EX60 scores 71 to the Jeep Wrangler's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Volvo EX60 ahead by 22 points), value (Volvo EX60 ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, 523L in the Volvo EX60.

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