7.8
2024 Volvo XC60 review
The Volvo XC60 is a luxurious, comfortable mid-sized SUV, but it's best experienced in cheaper specifications than this range-topper.
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Scott Collie
Volvo XC60 vs Subaru Forester Comparison
Volvo XC60
Subaru Forester
2024 Volvo
XC60
vs
2024 Subaru
Forester
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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.
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Based on the Volvo XC60 ULTIMATE B5 BRIGHT MHEV
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
71L
114 to 568 km
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$72,990 - $101,990
$37,890 - $50,140
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent outward visibility
- Rear doors open to 90 degrees
- Practical second row and boot
Misses
- Uninspiring performance
- In dire need of an interior overhaul
- Short-ish service intervals
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 | ||
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
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 233kW | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5400 - 6000 | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 420Nm | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 3000 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 - 10.8 | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
