2025 Volvo XC60 vs. 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid Review

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2025 Volvo
XC60

MSRP*: $47,050 to $58,100
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2024 Volvo
XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $71,900 to $80,100
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MPG - City 22 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.3 ft3 64.1 ft3
Engine
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 455-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 247 hp 455 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 185.4 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 38.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Volvo XC60 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Volvo XC60 and the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Volvo XC60 is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 is about the same width as the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid. If you go with the Volvo XC60, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Handling
The Volvo XC60 has a smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid is clearly the choice over the Volvo XC60 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Volvo XC60 has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Volvo XC60 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Utility
The Volvo XC60 has less seating than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, making the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Volvo XC60 as you will in the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.