Volvo XC60 vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

    Volvo XC60

    Land Rover Defender

    2024 Volvo
    XC60
    vs
    2024 Land Rover
    Defender
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
    0.0
    7.8
    8.4
    0.0
    Based on the Volvo XC60 ULTIMATE B5 BRIGHT MHEV
    Based on the Land Rover Defender 110 P525 V8 (386kW)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Awards
    We don’t have any awards for Volvo XC60. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
    '23
    Best 4WD SUV
    Towing
    Fuel Efficiency
    71L
    114 to 568 km
    89L - 90L
    303 to 1152 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $72,990 - $101,990
    $92,402 - $217,282
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Head of Content
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Quiet, comfortable highway ride
    • Solid performance from petrol engine
    • Interior technology is (mostly) very good
    Misses
    • Expensive in Ultimate Bright guise
    • Struggles when the road gets twisty
    • Petrol engine likes a drink
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Epic supercharged V8
    • Faster than it ought to be
    • Drives like a luxury off-road beast
    Misses
    • Big price tag
    • Side-swing tailgate is heavy
    • Big investment – you’d want it to be reliable

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
    • Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,040)
    • Secure Tracker (+$910)
    • Smoke Pack (+$65)

    Colours Available

    The 2022 Volvo XC60 is available in a total of nine exterior finishes:

    • Ice White
    • Crystal White*
    • Onyx Black*
    • Denim Blue*
    • Pine Grey*
    • Fusion Red*
    • Thunder Grey*
    • Platinum Grey*
    • Silver Dawn*

    *Premium finishes cost $1950 extra

    Specs

    Type
    TUR GASOLINE DIR INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ
    Size (cc)
    19691997 - 5000
    Size (L)
    2.0L3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L
    Induction
    TURBO 4TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 32
    Power
    183kW - 233kW183kW - 386kW
    Power RPM
    5400 - 60004000 - 6000
    Torque
    350Nm - 420Nm550Nm - 650Nm
    Torque RPM
    1800 - 30001250 - 2500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.3 - 10.89.5 - 15.5

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