2027 Jeep Wrangler vs 2027 Volvo XC60
The Jeep Wrangler wins clearly, 97.8 to 86.9, on safety, space & cargo, performance. The Volvo XC60 is ahead on fuel & range.
2027 Jeep Wrangler
The 2027 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 2dr 4WD, 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 Jeep Wrangler
Clear winThe Jeep Wrangler wins clearly, 97.8 to 86.9, on safety, space & cargo, performance. The Volvo XC60 is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Volvo XC60overall 86.9 | 2027 Jeep Wrangleroverall 97.8 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 92.5 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 83.3 | 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 | 70.5 | 100 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 91.1 | 99.2 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 86.9 | 97.8 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Volvo XC60: base trim B5 AWD AWD · Jeep Wrangler: base trim Sport 2-door 4WD. 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 Jeep Wrangler wins
- It lists 3 standard driver-assist features against 1.
- It holds 31.7 cu ft behind the second row against 21.6.
- It opens up to 72.4 cu ft of cargo against 54.5.
Where the 2027 Volvo XC60 answers
- It is rated 26 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $50 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,150 against $3,200).
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
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | In-line 4-cyl. turbocharged | 3.6-liter Pentastar 60-degree V-type liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves/cylinder, 2 camshafts | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 266 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 24 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.329 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 9.7 in |
| Overall height | 65.2 in | 73.6 in |
| Overall length | 185 in | 167 in |
| Overall width | 74.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 96.8 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 54.5 cu-ft | 72.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 21.6 cu-ft | 31.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 104 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 4 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.8 in | 40.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.9 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 40.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 36.3 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 35.7 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,003 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,003 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar | Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar | Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering | Electro-hydraulic power |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.4 ft | 32.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | — | vented rotor |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 328 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid rotor |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P245/75R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.8 gal | 17.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 95 | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.5 in | 55.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.5 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 57.7 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
17 features · differences first, then sharedSafety2 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| All-speed Traction Control | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | — | std |
| Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes | std | std |
Exterior2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Low Gloss Black-painted steel wheels, 17 x 7.5 in. | — | std |
| P245/75R17 on/off-road black sidewall tires (Nexen Roadian HTX2) | — | std |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | std | — |
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (285 hp) | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic gearbox | std | — |
| 850RE Automatic Eight-Speed Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| D478 Manual Six-Speed with Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| Engine Stop-Start (ESS) | — | std |
| NV241 Command-Trac Transfer Case (part-time, 2.72:1 low range) | — | std |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar, Optional Air Suspension and Active shock absorbers (front) | std | — |
| Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering | std | — |
| Electro-hydraulic power steering | — | std |
| High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers | — | std |
| Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar, Optional Air Suspension and Active shock absorbers (rear) | 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.
Jeep Wrangler
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 2 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | XC60 B5 AWD | Wrangler 2dr 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 26 | 21 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,150 | $3,200 |
| 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 Jeep Wrangler?
The Jeep Wrangler wins clearly, 97.8 to 86.9, on safety, space & cargo, performance. The Volvo XC60 is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Jeep Wrangler scores 97.8 and the 2027 Volvo XC60 86.9. 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 Jeep Wrangler?
2027 Volvo XC60: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Jeep Wrangler: 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 Jeep Wrangler?
Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler wins: it lists 3 standard driver-assist features against 1, holds 31.7 cu ft behind the second row against 21.6, and opens up to 72.4 cu ft of cargo against 54.5. Where the 2027 Volvo XC60 answers: it is rated 26 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $50 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,150 against $3,200). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.