Volkswagen Tayron vs Volvo XC60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo XC60 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Volkswagen Tayron features a 12.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC60 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen Tayron stands out with ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Harman Kardon 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 XC60 offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tayron and 2-zone in the Volvo XC60.

Drivetrain

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

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 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, 84mm longer than the Volvo XC60 at 4,708mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo XC60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron and 483L in the Volvo XC60, giving the Volvo XC60 a 138L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volvo XC60 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 600kg 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 XC60'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 fuel for the Volvo XC60 about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo XC60). Capped-price servicing: no data (Volkswagen Tayron), 5 years (Volvo XC60).

Where each one leads

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $74,990).

The Volvo XC60: more power (183kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (483L against 345L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,400kg against 1,800kg).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 69

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 to the Volvo XC60's 69 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 24 points), technology (Volvo XC60 ahead by 14 points), performance (Volvo XC60 ahead by 14 points). Boot space with the seats up: 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, 483L in the Volvo XC60.

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