Volvo XC60 vs Hyundai Palisade

The Volvo XC60 starts from $74,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Palisade opens at $76,500. That makes the Volvo XC60 the more affordable entry point by $1,510.

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 $82,489 and $84,150 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Hyundai Palisade by roughly $1,140 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.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo XC60 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Hyundai Palisade. The Hyundai Palisade counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Volvo XC60 uses a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 producing 183kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds.

The Hyundai Palisade responds with a Petrol making 245kW and 460Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels.

The Hyundai Palisade has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 183kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Volvo XC60 measures 4,708mm long on a 2,865mm wheelbase, 357mm shorter than the Hyundai Palisade at 5,065mm (2,970mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Palisade generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 483L in the Volvo XC60 and 300L in the Hyundai Palisade, giving the Volvo XC60 a 183L advantage. The Hyundai Palisade seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Volvo XC60 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,166/year for the Volvo XC60 and $1,938/year for the Hyundai Palisade. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Palisade.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (Volvo XC60) vs $1,938 (Hyundai Palisade). The Hyundai Palisade saves you roughly $228 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo XC60) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Palisade). The Hyundai Palisade has longer coverage.