Toyota LandCruiser 70 vs Volvo XC60

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 starts from $75,600 before on-road costs, while the Volvo XC60 opens at $74,990. That makes the Volvo XC60 the more affordable entry point by $610.

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 $83,160 and $82,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Volvo XC60 by roughly $4,275 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 Toyota LandCruiser 70 features a 6.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC60 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments.

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 that the Toyota LandCruiser 70 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota LandCruiser 70 gets cloth upholstery while the Volvo XC60 offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 70 and 2-zone in the Volvo XC60.

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 uses a Diesel producing 150kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12 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 Volvo XC60 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo XC60 is 5.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 measures 4,865mm long on a 2,730mm wheelbase, 157mm longer than the Volvo XC60 at 4,708mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo XC60 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 70 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,400kg. That 1,100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,021/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 70 and $2,166/year for the Volvo XC60. That is a $855 annual difference in favour of the Volvo XC60.

Estimated annual total: $3,021 (Toyota LandCruiser 70) vs $2,166 (Volvo XC60). The Volvo XC60 saves you roughly $855 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 70) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo XC60). Both match on warranty length.