Volvo XC60 MK2 vs Volvo XC90 MK2

Volvo XC60

MK2 · 2017 – 2026

The second-generation XC60 (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 XC60

Pick the MK2 for a premium, safe and refined SUV with an efficient B5 mild-hybrid or quick T8.

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

Read the full guide

Pick this one if…

Volvo XC90

Pick the MK2 for a premium, safe seven-seat SUV with an efficient B5 mild-hybrid or quick T8.

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 XC60	Volvo XC90
Power	250 hp	250 hp
Torque	350 Nm	350 Nm
0–100 km/h	6,9 s Winner	7,7 s
Top speed	180 km/h	180 km/h
Power-to-weight	137,4 hp/t Winner	119,0 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	154 g/km Winner	168 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	6,8 L/100km Winner	7,3 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Volvo XC60	Volvo XC90
Boot	505 L	720 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.543 L	2.005 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,87 m	2,98 m Winner
Length	4,71 m	4,95 m
Ground clearance	21,6 cm	22,3 cm
Turning circle	11,4 m Winner	11,8 m
Towing capacity (braked)	2.400 kg	2.700 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Volvo XC60	Volvo XC90
Platform	SPA (shared with XC90/V90/S90)	SPA
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	2.0 D4/D5 diesel · 2.0 B4/B5/B6 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 XC60

Infotainment software and Sensus glitches
12V battery drain (early cars)
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 XC60

Premium interior and hushed comfort
Strong safety equipment
Efficient mild-hybrids and quick T8

Volvo XC90

Premium interior and hushed comfort
Seven-seat practicality and safety
Efficient mild-hybrids and quick T8

Cons

Volvo XC60

Infotainment can glitch
12V battery can drain
Not focused on sharp dynamics

Volvo XC90

Infotainment can glitch
12V battery can drain
Not focused on sharp dynamics

Driving experience

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.

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.