Volvo V60 MK2 vs Volvo XC90 MK2

Volvo V60

MK2 · 2018 – 2026

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

Volvo XC90

MK2 · 2015 – 2026

The second-generation XC90 (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.

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Pick this one if…

Volvo XC90

Pick the MK2 for the 720-litre boot and 7 seats.

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 XC90
Power	250 hp	250 hp
Torque	350 Nm	350 Nm
0–100 km/h	6,6 s Winner	7,7 s
Top speed	180 km/h	180 km/h
Power-to-weight	147,1 hp/t Winner	119,0 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	152 g/km Winner	168 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	6,6 L/100km Winner	7,3 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Volvo V60	Volvo XC90
Boot	519 L	720 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.431 L	2.005 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,87 m	2,98 m Winner
Length	4,76 m	4,95 m
Ground clearance	12,8 cm	22,3 cm
Turning circle	11,4 m Winner	11,8 m
Towing capacity (braked)	2.000 kg	2.700 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Volvo V60	Volvo XC90
Platform	SPA (shared with the S60)	SPA
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 D5 diesel · 2.0 T5/T6 petrol · 2.0 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 XC90

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 XC90

720-litre boot (640 T8)
7 seats
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 XC90

T8 battery reduces the boot to 640 litres
12V battery drain (early cars)
Sensus infotainment can glitch
Deploying all 7 seats restricts remaining maximum trunk capacity to 316 litres

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 XC90

Composed and secure for a large SUV, with light, accurate steering that suits motorway and urban driving. The ride is comfortable on standard wheels, especially with optional air suspension, and firmer on larger alloys; 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.