Compare the Volvo XC60 vs Ford Explorer
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Volvo XC60 is longer and can tow more than the Ford Explorer. Over speed bumps and potholes around town, neither car is totally at ease: you will find the XC60 a touch less comfortable than you might expect, while the Explorer is pretty stiff and never really settles. Up at motorway speeds, both settle down into a relaxing, hushed cruise. On twisty roads, their handling differs. If you push hard into a corner, the XC60 leans noticeably, whereas the Explorer has sharp, direct steering and very little body roll. In the back, adults get generous knee room in the XC60, but taller passengers may struggle for knee room in the Explorer.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 483 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up — |
| Boot space, seats down 1,543 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,708 mm x 1,999 mm x 1,660 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,468 mm x 1,871 mm x 1,639 mm |
| Towing capacity 2,400 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,000 kg |
| First year tax rate £1,410 | First year tax rate £10 Best |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 58 kWh |
| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 2.0 B5P AWD Geartronic | Engine name 140kW 58kWh Auto |
| Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 250 BHP | Engine size Electric • 190 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 8 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 6.9 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size — | Battery size 58 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 483 litres | Boot (seats up) — |
| Boot (seats down) 1,543 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,708 mm | Length 4,468 mm |
| Width 1,999 mm | Width 1,871 mm |
| Height 1,660 mm | Height 1,639 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.87 m | Wheelbase 2.77 m |
| Turning circle 11.4 m | Turning circle 11.0 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.