Volkswagen Touareg vs Volvo EX60

The Volkswagen Touareg starts from $86,790 before on-road costs, while the Volvo EX60 opens at $86,990. That makes the Volkswagen Touareg the more affordable entry point by $200.

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 $95,469 and $95,689 respectively.

The Volvo EX60 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Volkswagen Touareg, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Volkswagen Touareg features a 15-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The Volkswagen Touareg stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging that you will not find on 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 Touareg gets leather upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 2-zone in the Volkswagen Touareg and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.

The Volkswagen Touareg uses a Diesel producing 170kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 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 170kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo EX60 is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Volkswagen Touareg measures 4,889mm long on a 2,894mm wheelbase, 86mm longer 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 810L in the Volkswagen Touareg and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Volkswagen Touareg a 287L advantage.

For towing, the Volkswagen Touareg leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen Touareg) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo EX60). Both match on warranty length.