Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vs. Volvo XC60
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and Volvo XC60 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and the Volvo XC60.
In comparing the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport's and the Volvo XC60's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Volvo XC60 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport's and the Volvo XC60's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a better car than the Volvo XC60.
Pricing: A used 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport ranges from $34,813 to $51,998 while a used 2024 Volvo XC60 is priced between $45,143 to $58,338. For a new model, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport's price is between $38,615 and $54,400, with the Volvo XC60 priced between $47,843 and $61,191.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport loses 45.9 percent of its value and the Volvo XC60 loses 48.2 percent of its value. This means the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport retains 2.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC60.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport’s base engine makes 269 horsepower, and the Volvo XC60 base engine makes 247 horsepower. The Atlas Cross Sport is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles. The XC60 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. This gives the Volvo XC60 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The Atlas Cross Sport uses regular unleaded, and the XC60 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo XC60, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and the Volvo XC60 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, both the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and the Volvo XC60 have the same Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$38,615 - $54,400
Starting MSRP:
$36,985
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$47,843 - $61,191
Starting MSRP:
$46,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$50,139
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$22,400 - $79,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$42,869
Price Range:
$34,813 - $51,998
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5,428
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
576
# Good or Great Deals:
97
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$51,428
Price Range:
$45,143 - $58,338
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$57,314
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,806 - $84,530
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
627
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,574
# Good or Great Deals:
140
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$17,254
Depreciation %:
46.7%
Resale Value $:
$19,731
Residual Value %:
53.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$23,163
Depreciation %:
49.4%
Resale Value $:
$23,737
Residual Value %:
50.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
50.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
40.4% - 56.6%
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC60
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
10.7 - 13.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
25.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 26.1
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Rankings
Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
30 out of / 32Ranking
39 out of / 67Ranking
41 out of / 67Ranking
42 out of / 59Ranking
49 out of / 67Ranking
51 out of / 67Ranking
57 out of / 67Volvo XC60 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 4Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 59Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
53 out of / 68Ranking
56 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Trim Levels
SE, SE 4Motion, SEL 4Motion, SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion, SEL R-Line 4Motion
Volvo XC60 Trim Levels
B5 Core Dark Theme, B5 Plus Dark Theme, B5 Ultimate Black Edition, B5 Ultimate Dark Theme
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
269 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
247 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 502 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Cargo Space:
40.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
152.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
37.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4173 lbs
Width:
88.5 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
195.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4162 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Silver
Silver Mist Metallic
White
Pure White
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic / Thunder Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Dark Beige/Titan Black
Black
Titan Black
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Charcoal / Charcoal City Weave
White
Blonde in Blonde/Charcoal Interior