Volvo XC60 vs Omoda 9

The Volvo XC60 starts from $74,990 before on-road costs, while the Omoda 9 opens at $61,990. That makes the Omoda 9 the more affordable entry point by $13,000.

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 $68,189 respectively.

The Omoda 9 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Volvo XC60, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Omoda 9 by roughly $10,495 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.

The Volvo XC60 features a 11.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Omoda 9 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo XC60 stands out with Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Omoda 9. The Omoda 9 counters with ventilated seats, Sony audio and ambient lighting. 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 6.7 seconds.

The Omoda 9 responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 105kW and 215Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds.

The Volvo XC60 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Omoda 9 is 1.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Volvo XC60 measures 4,688mm long on a 2,865mm wheelbase, 87mm shorter than the Omoda 9 at 4,775mm (2,800mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo XC60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 505L in the Volvo XC60 and 660L in the Omoda 9, giving the Omoda 9 a 155L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo XC60 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 900kg 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 $67/year for the Omoda 9. That is a $2,099 annual difference in favour of the Omoda 9.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (Volvo XC60) vs $67 (Omoda 9). The Omoda 9 saves you roughly $2,099 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 8 years / 999,999km (Omoda 9). The Omoda 9 has longer coverage.