Volkswagen Tayron 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 Volkswagen Tayron features a 12.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

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

Interior trim differs: the Volkswagen Tayron gets cloth upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico.

Drivetrain

The Volkswagen Tayron uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout.

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 110kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Volkswagen Tayron measures 4,792mm long on a 2,790mm wheelbase, 11mm 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 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Volvo EX60 a 178L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volvo EX60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg 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 Volvo EX60's turning circle is 1.1 m tighter, 11.0 m against 12.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Volkswagen Tayron costs about $2,166 a year (7.6 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 (Volkswagen Tayron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60).

Where each one leads

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $86,990).

The Volvo EX60: more power (275kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (523L against 345L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,800kg).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 71

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 to the Volvo EX60's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 32 points), performance (Volvo EX60 ahead by 30 points). Boot space with the seats up: 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, 523L in the Volvo EX60.

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