2027 Honda CR-V vs 2027 Volvo XC60
The Honda CR-V wins clearly, 93.5 to 74.3, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Volvo XC60 is ahead on performance.
2027 Honda CR-V
The 2027 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CR-V FWD, is EPA-rated …
2027 Volvo XC60
The 2027 Volvo XC60 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the XC60 B5 AWD, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no re…
2027 Honda CR-V
Clear winThe Honda CR-V wins clearly, 93.5 to 74.3, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Volvo XC60 is ahead on performance.
| Category · weight | 2027 Volvo XC60overall 74.3 | 2027 Honda CR-Voverall 93.5 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 57.7 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 76 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 70 | 90.7 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 73.7 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 74.3 | 93.5 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Volvo XC60: base trim B5 AWD AWD · Honda CR-V: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Honda CR-V wins
- It lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 1.
- It costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,700 against $3,150).
- It is rated 40 combined against 26 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Volvo XC60 answers
- It turns out 266 lb-ft of torque against 179.
- It opens up to 54.5 cu ft of cargo against 39.3.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
46 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | In-line 4-cyl. turbocharged | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves/cylinder, 2 camshafts | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 266 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 24 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.329 | 5.640 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 65.2 in | 66.2 in |
| Overall length | 185 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 74.9 in | 73.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 54.5 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 21.6 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.8 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.9 in | 38.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 36.3 in | 41 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 3,472 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 3,472 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.4 ft | 37.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 312 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 310 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 235/65R17 104H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.8 gal | 14 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 95 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | HondaLink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.5 in | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.5 in | 55.9 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
127 features · differences first, then sharedSafety24 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Driver & Passenger i-SRS Airbag System | — | std |
| Front i-side Airbag System | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | — | std |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | — | std |
| Side Curtain Airbag System | — | std |
| Hill Descent Control | — | std |
| Rear i-side Airbag System | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Auto High Beam Headlights | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Driver & Passenger Knee Airbag System | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | — | std |
| Post Collision Braking System | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist (Traffic Jam Driving Support Function) | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) with Brake-Traction Control System | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
Infotainment9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter Display | — | std |
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| Hondalink | — | std |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone / Audio Interface (x1) - Front Seats | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Charging Pad (Qi) | — | std |
Convenience8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo) | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | — | std |
| Humidity Sensor | — | std |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Passenger Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
Interior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | — | std |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.) | — | std |
| Headroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Hiproom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| LED Front & Rear Map Lights | — | std |
| Legroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Sunglass Holder | — | std |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
Exterior28 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All-Season Tires | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (AWD) | — | std |
| Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [2WD] | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [AWD] | — | std |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) [2WD/AWD] | — | std |
| Halogen Rear Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Height (in.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Height (in.) (AWD) | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | — | std |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | — | std |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | — | std |
| LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator | — | std |
| Length (in.) | — | std |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Smart Clear Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Wheelbase (in.) | — | std |
| Wheels | — | std |
| Width (in.) | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
Powertrain24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ | std | opt |
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic gearbox | std | — |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | — | std |
| CARB Emissions Rating | — | std |
| Compression Ratio | — | std |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | — | std |
| Direct Fuel Injection | — | std |
| Displacement (cc) | — | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | — | std |
| Engine Type - In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger / Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (2WD) | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (AWD) | — | std |
| Final Drive | — | std |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal) | — | std |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| Ratio Range | — | std |
| Recommended Fuel | — | std |
| Redline (rpm) | — | std |
| Reverse | — | std |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) - Engine | — | std |
| Tune-up Interval | — | std |
| Valvetrain | — | std |
Chassis14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Handling Assist | — | std |
| Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar, Optional Air Suspension and Active shock absorbers (front) | std | — |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering | std | — |
| Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar, Optional Air Suspension and Active shock absorbers (rear) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (2WD) | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (AWD) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio (2WD) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio (AWD) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | — | std |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.) | — | std |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | — | std |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind First Row, Standard/Max | — | std |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind Second Row | — | std |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPVolvo XC60
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Honda CR-V
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 2 trims | — 12 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | XC60 B5 AWD | CR-V FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 26 | 40 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,150 | $1,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Volvo XC60 or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
The Honda CR-V wins clearly, 93.5 to 74.3, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Volvo XC60 is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Honda CR-V scores 93.5 and the 2027 Volvo XC60 74.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Volvo XC60 or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
2027 Volvo XC60: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Honda CR-V: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Volvo XC60 and the 2027 Honda CR-V?
Where the 2027 Honda CR-V wins: it lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 1, costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,700 against $3,150), and is rated 40 combined against 26 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Volvo XC60 answers: it turns out 266 lb-ft of torque against 179 and opens up to 54.5 cu ft of cargo against 39.3. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.