Is the 2023 Volvo XC60 a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 38.0 in. Class median 38.3 in.
- Off-road: 7.9 in clearance. Top 63% of 166.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $107 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.9 in, top 63% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 35% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the XC60 a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | Median 38.3 in | 168 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.0 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 17.1 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | No |
Is the XC60 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $43,450 | Median $44,813 | 180 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 185.4 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.3 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the XC60 a good commuter car?
Yes. $107 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $107
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 26% of 154
Is the XC60 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.2 in clearance, 65.2 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 38.0 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the XC60 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.9 in clearance. Top 63% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- T8 Recharge Core AWD, 7.9 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the XC60 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 35% below cars like it.
- Price, T8 Recharge Core AWD
- $57,200
- Predicted price
- $88,502
- Gap
- -$31,302 (-35%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the XC60 a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC60 B5 FWD Core | $43,450 | 12.3 cents | 63.3 cu ft | 247 hp |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | $42,410 | 8.6 cents | 72.1 cu ft | 261 hp |
Compared with 1,151 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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