MINI Aceman 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 MINI Aceman features a 9.4-inch touchscreen, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The MINI Aceman stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX60. The Volvo EX60 counters with heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the MINI Aceman gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 2-zone in the MINI Aceman and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.

Drivetrain

The MINI Aceman uses a Electric producing 160kW and 330Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.1 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 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 54.2kWh (MINI Aceman) vs 83kWh (Volvo EX60), giving WLTP ranges of 406km and 610km.

Space & Comfort

The MINI Aceman measures 4,073mm long on a 2,606mm wheelbase, 730mm 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 300L in the MINI Aceman and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Volvo EX60 a 223L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Volvo EX60's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.1 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 MINI Aceman costs about $547 a year (11.4 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 $168 a year less for the MINI Aceman.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (MINI Aceman) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60).

Where each one leads

The MINI Aceman: the lower starting price ($60,990 against $86,990) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($547 a year against $715).

The Volvo EX60: more power (275kW against 160kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (523L against 300L).

The Verdict

MINI Aceman scores higher, 78 vs 71

The MINI Aceman scores 78 to the Volvo EX60's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (MINI Aceman ahead by 35 points), performance (Volvo EX60 ahead by 20 points), energy efficiency (MINI Aceman ahead by 13 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MINI Aceman costs about $168 less (11.4 kWh/100km against 14.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 300L in the MINI Aceman, 523L in the Volvo EX60.

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