2024 Volvo XC60 hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
T8 Recharge Core Dark Theme AWD vs B5 Core Dark Theme AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
66.8years to pay back
- Hybrid: $11,000 more. Saves $165 a year.
- Break-even: 802,100 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T8 Recharge Core Dark Theme AWD B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $57,900 $46,900 | 28 mpg 25 mpg | $1,371 $1,536 | $11,000 | $165 | 66.8 years | Gas, $10,013 |
| T8 Recharge Plus Dark Theme AWD B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $62,400 $46,900 | 28 mpg 25 mpg | $1,371 $1,536 | $15,500 | $165 | 94.2 years | Gas, $14,513 |
| T8 Recharge Ultimate Dark Theme AWD B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $67,850 $46,900 | 28 mpg 25 mpg | $1,371 $1,536 | $20,950 | $165 | 127.3 years | Gas, $19,963 |
| T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition AWD B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $68,950 $46,900 | 28 mpg 25 mpg | $1,371 $1,536 | $22,050 | $165 | 134.0 years | Gas, $21,063 |
| T8 Polestar Engineered AWD B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $75,150 $46,900 | 28 mpg 25 mpg | $1,371 $1,536 | $28,250 | $165 | 171.7 years | Gas, $27,263 |
What changes the answer
- No gas price up to $20 gives a 6-year payback.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 133,700.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 455 hp | 247 hp | +208 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | +37 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 17.1 cu ft | 17.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 63.3 cu ft | 63.3 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 4,660 lb | 4,154 lb | +506 lb |
EV vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD vs B5 Core Dark Theme AWD.
- EV: $28,350 more. Saves $434 a year.
- Break-even: 783,100 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $75,250 $46,900 | 54 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,102 $1,536 | $28,350 | $434 | 65.3 years | Gas, $25,744 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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