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Volvo V60 Cross Country vs Volvo XC70

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2016 Volvo XC70

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Overview

SpecVolvo V60 Cross CountryB5 PlusVolvo XC70T5 Drive-E
Selected trimB5 PlusT5 Drive-E
Body styleWagonWagon
Drivetrainall wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typemild hybridgas
Model year20262016

Pricing & market

SpecVolvo V60 Cross CountryB5 PlusVolvo XC70T5 Drive-E
MSRP$52,300$37,100 (best)
Lowest listing price$31,699 (best)—
Median listing price$36,429 (best)—
Highest listing price$49,999 (best)—
For sale now4 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecVolvo V60 Cross CountryB5 PlusVolvo XC70T5 Drive-E
Combined MPG26 MPG26 MPG
City MPG23 MPG23 MPG
Highway MPG31 MPG31 MPG
Fuel tank15.9 gal18.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecVolvo V60 Cross CountryB5 PlusVolvo XC70T5 Drive-E
Horsepower247 hp (best)240 hp
Torque258 lb-ft258 lb-ft
Engine size2 L2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecVolvo V60 Cross CountryB5 PlusVolvo XC70T5 Drive-E
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume—72.1 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity2,000 lbs3,500 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,040 lbs3,794 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.1 in8.3 in (best)
Wheelbase113.2 in (best)110.8 in
Length188.5 in190.5 in (best)
Width75.4 in75.8 in (best)
Height59.2 in63.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecVolvo V60 Cross CountryB5 PlusVolvo XC70T5 Drive-E
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.

TrimVolvo V60 Cross CountryVolvo XC70
1

B5 Plus

$52,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

T5 Drive-E

$37,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

B5 Ultra

$57,600 MSRP

T5

$38,600 MSRP

3—

T5 Drive-E Premier

$40,550 MSRP

4—

T5 Drive-E Classic Premier

$41,550 MSRP

5—

T5 Premier

$42,050 MSRP

6—

T5 Classic Premier

$43,050 MSRP

7—

T5 Drive-E Platinum

$45,675 MSRP

8—

T5 Drive-E Classic Platinum

$46,675 MSRP

9—

T5 Platinum

$47,175 MSRP

10—

T5 Classic Platinum

$48,175 MSRP

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Volvo V60 Cross Country vs Volvo XC70 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country or 2016 Volvo XC70?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country vs 2016 Volvo XC70 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country or 2016 Volvo XC70?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 Volvo XC70 starts lower at $37,100. Live Volvo V60 Cross Country listings start at $31,699.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country or 2016 Volvo XC70?
The 2016 Volvo XC70 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,100).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country or 2016 Volvo XC70?
The 2016 Volvo XC70 leads on horsepower in this comparison (250).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country or 2016 Volvo XC70?
The 2016 Volvo XC70 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).