Volvo V60 vs Volvo XC70
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Volvo XC70
Overview
| Spec | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered | Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | T8 Polestar Engineered | T5 Drive-E |
| Body style | Wagon | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | plug-in hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2025 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered | Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $71,250 | $37,100 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered | Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 31 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| City MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG (best) | 31 MPG |
| Combined MPGe | 74 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 40 mi (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 5 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal | 18.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered | Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 455 hp (best) | 240 hp |
| Torque | 523 lb-ft (best) | 258 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered | Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 60.5 cu ft | 72.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 915 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,490 lbs | 3,794 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 8.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in (best) | 110.8 in |
| Length | 187.4 in | 190.5 in (best) |
| Width | 72.8 in | 75.8 in (best) |
| Height | 56.6 in | 63.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered | Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | None reported |
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 | Volvo V60 | Volvo XC70 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | T8 Polestar Engineered $71,250 MSRP(Currently comparing) | T5 Drive-E $37,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | 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 |