Car Buyer's Guide

Volkswagen Touareg vs Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60

Verdict

The Touareg has a 40% bigger boot, the Touareg is 27% more powerful, while the XC60 is about 15% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM384,972RM328,888✓
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentExecutiveCompact Executive
AssemblyCKDCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM1,632RM428✓
Powertrain
Engine Tech24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance
Capacity2,995 cc1,969 cc
Horsepower335 hp at 5,300 rpm✓246 hp at 5,500 rpm
Torque450 Nm at 1,340 rpm✓350 Nm at 1,500 rpm
Cylinder ArrangementV 6Inline 4
FuelPetrolPetrol Hybrid/REV
Bore × Stroke84.5 mm × 89 mm82 mm × 93.2 mm
Compression Ratio10.810.8
Number of Motors—1
Motor Horsepower—13 hp
Motor Torque—30 Nm
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name8-speed Automatic8-Speed Geartronic
Gears88
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h6 seconds✓6.9 seconds
Top Speed250 km/h✓180 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,878 mm4,708 mm
Width1,984 mm1,902 mm
Height1,702 mm1,655 mm
Wheelbase2,984 mm2,865 mm
Weight—2,450 kg
Fuel Tank90 litres71 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space810 litres✓483 litres
Front Tyre285/45R20—
Rear Tyre285/45R20—
Spare TyreSpace Saver—
Factory TyresBridgestone Alenza 001—
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMulti-link with Air SuspensionDouble Wishbones
Rear SuspensionMulti-link with Air SuspensionMulti-link
Front Wheels20" Braga Alloys19" 5-double-spoke Alloys
Rear Wheels20" Braga Alloys19" 5-double-spoke Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesAir Suspension—
Safety
Airbags6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓✓
Child Safety LockElectronic for rear doorsElectric for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable for two outer rear passenger seatsAvailable on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFor All Seats
Night VisionYes—
Lighting
HeadlampsHD Matrix LED HeadlightsLED Projector with Auto High Beam
TaillampsFull LED with Sequential IndicatorsFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front Seats12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory FunctionPower Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated 2-stage booster child seat cushions for the outer seats
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlRear Vents
Sunroof—Panoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadeManual rear window blindsPowered Sunshade for Panoramic Glass Roof
Audio15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts)11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Knob Twist
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop✓✓
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlActive Cruise Control with Steering Assist
Tiptronic✓—
Paddle Shift✓—
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Electric Steering Adjustment✓—
Boot OperationContactless Opening, Powered BootPowered Boot, Contactless Opening
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes, with 360 Surround View Camera
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation✓✓
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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