Volvo EX60 vs Volvo XC60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo EX60. 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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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 Volvo EX60 features a 15-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.4-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC60 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments.

The Volvo EX60 stands out with ventilated seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Volvo EX60 gets nordico upholstery while the Volvo XC60 offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Volvo EX60 and 2-zone in the Volvo XC60.

Drivetrain

The Volvo EX60 uses a Electric producing 275kW and 480Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.9 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 EX60 has the clear power advantage at 275kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX60 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Volvo EX60 measures 4,803mm long on a 2,970mm wheelbase, 95mm longer than the Volvo XC60 at 4,708mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo EX60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 523L in the Volvo EX60 and 483L in the Volvo XC60, giving the Volvo EX60 a 40L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo XC60 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 400kg 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); both turn in a 11.0 m circle, kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Volvo EX60 costs about $715 a year (14.9 kWh/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 (Volvo EX60) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo XC60). Capped-price servicing: no data (Volvo EX60), 5 years (Volvo XC60).

Where each one leads

The Volvo EX60: more power (275kW against 183kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (523L against 483L).

The Volvo XC60: the lower starting price ($74,990 against $86,990) and the higher braked towing limit (2,400kg against 2,000kg).

The Verdict

Volvo EX60 scores higher, 71 vs 69

The Volvo EX60 scores 71 to the Volvo XC60's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Volvo EX60 ahead by 16 points), safety (Volvo XC60 ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 523L in the Volvo EX60, 483L in the Volvo XC60.

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