Volvo XC60 vs Volvo XC90

Luxury SUVs bundle high style, performance, and utility into a sleekly trimmed travel suite. If you're considering your options in this category, you might be wondering whether the compact Volvo XC60 or the midsize Volvo XC90 is the right fit for your needs.

To help our local car shoppers in Summit, NJ, identify which of these SUVs is the match for them, Smythe Volvo Cars created this 2017 Volvo XC60 vs. 2017 Volvo XC90 comparison.

Check it out below, and be sure to let us know if you have any questions.

XC60 vs XC90: Compact vs Midsize SUVs

Because the 2017 Volvo XC60 is a compact SUV and the 2017 Volvo XC90 is one segment step up, one of the most notable differences between them is a matter of size. So, which do you need?

Number of passengers: Both of these SUVs standardly seat five in two rows, but as a larger model, the Volvo XC90 has the option of adding a third row. Need seating for seven? Then the XC90 is your best bet.

Cargo space: The XC60 and XC90 lead their respective classes with cavernous cargo holds!

• The XC60 has a standard 30.8 cubic feet behind the back row and 67.4 cubic feet available in total.
• The XC90 has 40.8 cubic feet behind its second row and a total of 85.7 cubic feet available with all seats collapsed flat.

These Volvo SUVs truly create luxury-level space in each seating row, and their rear/middle rows are more competitively sized than you might think, with both vehicles lending 36+ inches for second-row legroom.

Volvo XC60 vs XC90: Comparing Power & Fuel

Spry acceleration and taut handling characterize the driver's experience behind the wheel of either of these Volvo cars. Let's compare the XC60 and the XC90's options in terms of power and fuel.

Power: Enlisting your choice of turbo- or supercharged engine, the 2017 XC60's power output ranges from 240 horsepower (hp) to 302 hp. The XC90's offerings are similar. 250- to 316-hp motors are available, in addition to a 400-hp turbo- and supercharged gas-electric hybrid.

Fuel: With the help of a Start/Stop system that seamlessly shuts the engine off when the car comes to a stop, an EPA-estimated 23/30 city/highway MPG qualifies the compact Volvo XC60 as a super fuel saver. To compare, the base XC90 gets an EPA-estimated 22/26 city/highway MPG.

If you need the XC90's 7-seat capacity, but admire the XC60's highly efficient drive, keep the hybrid XC90 in mind, which returns an outstanding 54 combined MPG average.

2017 Volvo XC60 vs 2017 Volvo XC90: The Verdict

We hope this comparison of the 2017 XC60 and the 2017 XC90 helped you see the differences between these two SUVs and get thinking about which one is the better fit for your lifestyle.

From top-notch technology systems to quiet, refined, safe rides, the awesome thing really is what they have in common!

Whether you've made your decision or are still weighing your options, Smythe Volvo Cars can help. We have a complete selection of both the Volvo XC60 and the XC90 at our showroom on River Road so you can get an even closer look at which one might be right for you. If you're in Summit, NJ, schedule your test drive (or drives!) with us today.