Toyota C-HR 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 Toyota C-HR features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The Toyota C-HR stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX60. The Volvo EX60 counters with panoramic roof, 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 Toyota C-HR gets cloth upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 2-zone in the Toyota C-HR and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.

Drivetrain

The Toyota C-HR uses a Petrol producing 103kW and 142Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.2 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 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX60 is 4.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Toyota C-HR measures 4,362mm long on a 2,640mm wheelbase, 441mm 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 388L in the Toyota C-HR and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Volvo EX60 a 135L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 1,275kg 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 Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 10.4 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 Toyota C-HR costs about $1,140 a year (4 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 / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60).

Where each one leads

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $86,990).

The Volvo EX60: more power (275kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (523L against 388L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 725kg).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 71

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Volvo EX60's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Volvo EX60 ahead by 46 points), safety (Toyota C-HR ahead by 37 points), value (Toyota C-HR ahead by 16 points). Boot space with the seats up: 388L in the Toyota C-HR, 523L in the Volvo EX60.

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