The XC60 has the quality and charisma to run with the best in the luxury crossover arena.
That includes the BMW X3, which was also new for 2018 but doesn’t boast as nice of an interior as the Volvo.
The Acura RDX is another recently redone entry, and is now competitive again in this cutthroat class thanks to its competitive price, heap of features, and good looks.
The Mercedes GLC is likewise a favorite in the class; it has a stunning interior that some might write off as too gaudy, but no one will say a word against its bevy of potent and refined powertrains.
The Lincoln Nautilus isn’t as big as its name suggests, but certainly as audacious.
With a powerful engine and beautiful interior, this Lincoln is helping make Ford’s luxury arm relevant again.
If you’re the type who geeks out on the latest tech, Audi’s Q5 will satisfy thanks to its load of advanced gadgetry.
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The 2021 Volvo XC60 drops the luxury-car attitude and delivers all the luxury-car feels. |
The 2021 Acura RDX satisfies sport-sedan drivers and crossover needers alike with strong performance and scads of space. |
The 2021 Audi Q5 crossover puts a new face on a best-selling formula that doesn’t show signs of getting old. |
The 2021 BMW X3 is a do-all small crossover loaded with luxury, technology, and usability, with a dash of sporty personality. |
The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus looks great and offers impressive standard features, but doesn’t quite live up to the luxurious standards of its rivals. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is comfortable and quiet, with few rivals in among small luxury crossovers. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $41,700 | $38,400 | $43,300 | $43,000 | $41,040 | $42,500 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD |
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| T5 FWD Momentum | FWD | Premium 45 TFSI quattro | sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle | Standard FWD | GLC 300 SUV |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Acura RDX | 2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Audi Q5 | 2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 BMW X3 | 2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2020 Lincoln Nautilus | 2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class | |
