Ram 2500 vs Volvo V60
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 Volvo V60
Overview
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Tradesman | T8 Polestar Engineered |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | plug-in hybrid |
| Model year | 2027 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $47,375 (best) | $71,250 |
| Lowest listing price | $38,898 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $61,025 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $93,043 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 48 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 31 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 30 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 33 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | — | 74 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 40 mi (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 5 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 32 gal (best) | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 405 hp | 455 hp (best) |
| Torque | 429 lb-ft | 523 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 6.4 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | — | 60.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 15,640 lbs (best) | 2,000 lbs |
| Payload | 3,935 lbs (best) | 915 lbs |
| Curb weight | 6,065 lbs | 4,490 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7 in (best) | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 141 in (best) | 113.1 in |
| Length | 232 in (best) | 187.4 in |
| Width | 79 in (best) | 72.8 in |
| Height | 78 in (best) | 56.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ram 2500 | Volvo V60 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tradesman $47,375 MSRP(Currently comparing) | T8 Polestar Engineered $71,250 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Tradesman $50,995 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Tradesman $51,195 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Tradesman $50,305 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Tradesman $53,925 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Tradesman $54,125 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Black Express $50,995 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Black Express $51,195 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Black Express $53,925 MSRP | — |
| 10 | Black Express $54,125 MSRP | — |
| 11 | Big Horn $51,125 MSRP | — |
| 12 | Big Horn $54,745 MSRP | — |
| 13 | Big Horn $54,945 MSRP | — |
| 14 | Big Horn $54,055 MSRP | — |
| 15 | Big Horn $57,675 MSRP | — |
| 16 | Big Horn $57,875 MSRP | — |
| 17 | Lone Star $51,125 MSRP | — |
| 18 | Lone Star $54,745 MSRP | — |
| 19 | Lone Star $54,945 MSRP | — |
| 20 | Lone Star $54,055 MSRP | — |
| 21 | Lone Star $57,675 MSRP | — |
| 22 | Lone Star $57,875 MSRP | — |
| 23 | Warlock $53,925 MSRP | — |
| 24 | Laramie $62,830 MSRP | — |
| 25 | Laramie $63,030 MSRP | — |
| 26 | Laramie $65,760 MSRP | — |
| 27 | Laramie $65,960 MSRP | — |
| 28 | Laramie $80,270 MSRP | — |
| 29 | Power Wagon Diesel $70,275 MSRP | — |
| 30 | Power Wagon Hemi $70,275 MSRP | — |
| 31 | Rebel $70,275 MSRP | — |
| 32 | Limited $74,840 MSRP | — |
| 33 | Limited $75,130 MSRP | — |
| 34 | Limited $77,770 MSRP | — |
| 35 | Limited $78,060 MSRP | — |
| 36 | Limited $92,570 MSRP | — |
| 37 | Longhorn $74,840 MSRP | — |
| 38 | Longhorn $75,130 MSRP | — |
| 39 | Longhorn $77,770 MSRP | — |
| 40 | Longhorn $78,060 MSRP | — |
| 41 | Longhorn $92,570 MSRP | — |
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Ram 2500 vs Volvo V60 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ram 2500 or 2025 Volvo V60?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ram 2500 vs 2025 Volvo V60 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Ram 2500 or 2025 Volvo V60?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ram 2500 starts lower at $47,375. Live Ram 2500 listings start at $38,898.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ram 2500 or 2025 Volvo V60?
- The 2027 Ram 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (47,375).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Ram 2500 or 2025 Volvo V60?
- The 2025 Volvo V60 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (31).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Ram 2500 or 2025 Volvo V60?
- The 2025 Volvo V60 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (40).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ram 2500 or 2025 Volvo V60?
- The 2025 Volvo V60 leads on horsepower in this comparison (455).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Ram 2500 or 2025 Volvo V60?
- The 2027 Ram 2500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ram 2500 or 2025 Volvo V60?
- The 2027 Ram 2500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (15,810).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 Ram 2500 vs 2025 Volvo V60?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Volvo V60 (5/5 NHTSA overall).