Is the 2024 Volvo XC60 a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 38.0 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 8.5 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat 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 | $111 a month, same as median |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.5 in, top 31% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 31% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 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 38.6 in | 172 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.0 in | Median 38.7 in | 174 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 17.1 cu ft | Median 25.3 cu ft | 182 | No |
Is the XC60 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $46,900 | Median $47,450 | 187 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 188 | Yes |
| Length | 185.4 in | Median 190.5 in | 180 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 189 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the XC60 a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Same as the class median.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 189 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 40% of 155
Is the XC60 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.5 in clearance, 65.2 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 164 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.0 in | Median 39.9 in | 172 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the XC60 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.5 in clearance. Top 31% of 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- B5 Core Dark Theme AWD, 8.5 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the XC60 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 31% below cars like it.
- Price, T8 Recharge Core Dark Theme AWD
- $57,900
- Predicted price
- $83,507
- Gap
- -$25,607 (-31%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the XC60 a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC60 B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $46,900 | 12.8 cents | 63.3 cu ft | 247 hp |
| INFINITI QX50 PURE FWD | $41,000 | 12.3 cents | 65.1 cu ft | 268 hp |
| Tesla Model Y RWD | $42,990 | 4.8 cents | 76.0 cu ft | 295 hp |
Compared with 1,157 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.
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