Volvo V60 MK2 vs Volvo XC60 MK2

Volvo V60

MK2 · 2018 – 2026

The second-generation V60 (MK2), on the SPA platform.

Volvo XC60

MK2 · 2017 – 2026

The second-generation XC60 (MK2), on the SPA platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Volvo V60

Pick the MK2 for the 519-litre boot and the B5’s 250 hp and 350 Nm.

Best engine: The B5 mild-hybrid (petrol) — or the T8 plug-in hybrid.

Read the full guide

Pick this one if…

Volvo XC60

Pick the MK2 for the 505-litre boot and the B5’s 250 hp and 350 Nm.

Best engine: The B5 mild-hybrid (petrol) — or the T8 plug-in hybrid.

Read the full guide

Performance

B5 2.0 250 · Petrol vs B5 2.0 250 · Petrol

	Volvo V60	Volvo XC60
Power	250 hp	250 hp
Torque	350 Nm	350 Nm
0–100 km/h	6,6 s Winner	6,9 s
Top speed	180 km/h	180 km/h
Power-to-weight	147,1 hp/t Winner	137,4 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	152 g/km Winner	154 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	6,6 L/100km Winner	6,8 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Volvo V60	Volvo XC60
Boot	519 L Winner	505 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.431 L	1.543 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,87 m Winner	2,87 m
Length	4,76 m	4,71 m
Ground clearance	12,8 cm	21,6 cm
Turning circle	11,4 m	11,4 m
Towing capacity (braked)	2.000 kg	2.400 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Volvo V60	Volvo XC60
Platform	SPA (shared with the S60)	SPA (shared with XC90/V90/S90)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	2.0 D4/D5 diesel · 2.0 T5 · 2.0 B4/B5 mild-hybrid · 2.0 T8 plug-in hybrid	2.0 D4/D5 diesel · 2.0 B4/B5/B6 mild-hybrid · 2.0 T8 plug-in hybrid
Transmission	8-speed Geartronic automatic	8-speed Geartronic automatic
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Volvo V60

Infotainment software and Sensus glitches
12V battery drain
T8: ERAD and battery need monitoring

Volvo XC60

Infotainment software and Sensus glitches
12V battery drain (early cars)
T8: ERAD and battery need monitoring

Pros

Volvo V60

519-litre boot (481 T8)
B5 2.0 mild-hybrid: 250 hp, 350 Nm
T8 Recharge: 455 hp, 640 Nm

Volvo XC60

505-litre boot (468 T8)
B5 2.0 mild-hybrid: 250 hp, 350 Nm
T8 Recharge: 455 hp, 640 Nm

Cons

Volvo V60

T8 Recharge battery packaging reduces under-shelf boot capacity from 519 down to 481 litres
12V battery drain
No 7-seat option

Volvo XC60

T8 battery reduces the boot to 468 litres
12V battery drain (early cars)
Sensus infotainment can glitch

Driving experience

Volvo V60

Composed and secure for a premium estate, with light, accurate steering that suits motorway and urban driving. The ride is comfortable on standard wheels and firmer on larger alloys or sportier settings; body roll is present yet managed. Mild-hybrid petrols deliver usable performance with strong low-end torque; the T8 plug-in hybrid is notably quicker. It prioritises comfort and safety over sharp dynamics, with good visibility.

Volvo XC60

Composed and secure for a mid-size SUV, with light, accurate steering that suits motorway and urban driving. The ride is comfortable on standard wheels but firmer on larger alloys, and body roll is present yet managed. Mild-hybrid petrols deliver usable performance with strong low-end torque; the T8 plug-in hybrid is notably quicker. It prioritises comfort and safety over sharp dynamics, with good visibility.