2019 Volvo XC60 vs. Its Competition

2019 Volvo XC60
Aaron Cole Aaron Cole Managing Editor

The Volvo XC60 is at or near the top of our luxury crossover list thanks to its exceptional features, fit and finish.

The X3 is similarly new and features competent powertrains that we like very much.

The X3 doesn’t offer the same simple, elegant interior, but should be on the short list for any luxury crossover shopper.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC is a rounder shape, with a slightly more refined turbo-4, and offers high-powered engines available in top trims.

The Acura RDX is class leader in restraint, although its new turbo-4 and 10-speed automatic seem a little too busy.

The Audi Q5 offers a more conservative look, but heaps on available tech.

The Infiniti QX50 offers a world-beating new engine but could use a little more work in the details.

2019 Volvo XC602019 Volvo XC60
2019 Acura RDX Advance2019 Acura RDX
2019 Audi Q52019 Audi Q5
2019 BMW X32019 BMW X3
2019 Infiniti QX50, first drive2019 INFINITI QX50
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (Mercedes-AMG GLC43)2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class
Quick Specs
7.3
The 2019 Volvo XC60 is the full picture: advanced powertrains, gorgeous interior, subtle exterior.
7.2
The 2019 Acura RDX takes a clean-sheet approach to sporty utility, and that makes it the second-best thing in its showroom, apart from the NSX.
7.0
It’s easy to see why buyers increasingly pick luxury compact crossovers like the 2019 Audi Q5; it’s comfortable and quick with plenty of room.
7.2
The 2019 BMW X3 is a versatile compact crossover that delivers on rising expectations.
6.2
The 2019 Infiniti QX50 is a beautiful package of technological innovations—in places visible and not visible.
7.2
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class uses a plush ride and a lush cabin to captivate crossover crowds—and trumps it all with the AMG card.
MSRP From     
$39,800$37,400$42,950$41,000$36,650$40,700
Gas Mileage     
19 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy24 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Station WagonSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
Style Name     
T5 FWD MomentumFWDPremium 45 TFSI quattrosDrive30i Sports Activity VehiclePURE FWDGLC 300 SUV
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll WheelRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport UtilitySport Utilityquattro Sport UtilitySports Activity VehicleSport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/ODAutomatic w/ODCVT w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2019 Volvo XC60 vs. 2019 Acura RDX2019 Volvo XC60 vs. 2019 Audi Q52019 Volvo XC60 vs. 2019 BMW X32019 Volvo XC60 vs. 2019 INFINITI QX502019 Volvo XC60 vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class