Volvo XC60 Recharge vs. Volvo XC60
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo XC60 Recharge 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 Volvo XC60 Recharge and the Volvo XC60.
When we compare the Volvo XC60 Recharge's and the Volvo XC60's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC60 Recharge has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Volvo XC60 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 and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Volvo XC60 Recharge's and the Volvo XC60's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC60 is a better car than the Volvo XC60 Recharge.
Pricing: A used 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge ranges from $46,900 to $66,998 while a used 2024 Volvo XC60 is priced between $33,904 to $50,012. For a new model, the Volvo XC60 Recharge's price is between $55,515 and $78,112, with the Volvo XC60 priced between $39,992 and $60,037.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volvo XC60 Recharge loses 55.1 percent of its value and the Volvo XC60 loses 53.7 percent of its value. This means the Volvo XC60 retains 1.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC60 Recharge.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo XC60 Recharge’s base engine makes 455 horsepower, and the Volvo XC60 base engine makes 247 horsepower. The XC60 Recharge is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. The XC60 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 526 miles. This gives the Volvo XC60 Recharge the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Volvo XC60. The XC60 Recharge uses electricity, premium unleaded, and the XC60 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volvo XC60, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Volvo XC60 Recharge and Volvo XC60 are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Volvo XC60 Recharge and the Volvo XC60 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, both the Volvo XC60 Recharge and the Volvo XC60 have the same Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
55515 - 78112
Starting MSRP:
57900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
54529
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
43465 - 58755
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
39992 - 60037
Starting MSRP:
46900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
49906
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
22400 - 79100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
56447
Price Range:
46900 - 66998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
51869
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
48282 - 56447
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
143
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
14254
# Good or Great Deals:
67
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
41818
Price Range:
33904 - 50012
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
46976
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
26071 - 75635
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
239
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23363
# Good or Great Deals:
112
Volvo XC60 Recharge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC60 Recharge
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC60
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
15.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
13.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
11.0 - 15.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.293
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.627500785419246
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.2 - 7.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.028741725275708
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.4 - 12.4
Volvo XC60 Recharge Rankings
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54 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volvo XC60 Recharge Trim Levels
T8 Core Dark Theme, T8 Plus Dark Theme, T8 Polestar Engineered, T8 Ultimate Black Edition, T8 Ultimate Dark Theme
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:
4 years
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
523 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.097 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 28 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
562 / 562 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium 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):
414 / 526 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention 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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention 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
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:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.4 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:
17.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4677 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4162 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
65.4 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic / Thunder Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic / Thunder Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal / Charcoal City Weave
White
Blond in Blond/Charcoal Interior
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal / Charcoal City Weave
White
Blond in Blond/Charcoal Interior
