2027 Tesla Model Y vs 2027 Volvo XC60
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 100 to 66.7, on fuel & range.
2027 Tesla Model Y
The 2027 Tesla Model Y is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV. Its longest-range version, the Model Y L (20in Wheels), is EPA-rated at 328 miles with 11…
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 Tesla Model Y
Clear winThe Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 100 to 66.7, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Tesla Model Yoverall 100 | 2027 Volvo XC60overall 66.7 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 22.4 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 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 & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 100 | 66.7 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Volvo XC60: base trim B5 AWD AWD. 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 Tesla Model Y wins
- It costs $2,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $3,150).
- It is rated 114 combined against 26 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
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
32 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Tesla Model Y | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine type (full description) | — | In-line 4-cyl. turbocharged |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | 4 valves/cylinder, 2 camshafts |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 247 hp |
| Torque | — | 266 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 24 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 29 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.329 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 7.9 in |
| Overall height | — | 65.2 in |
| Overall length | — | 185 in |
| Overall width | — | 74.9 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 113 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 54.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 21.6 cu-ft |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 40.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 38.9 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 36.3 in |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar |
| Rear suspension type | — | Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 37.4 ft |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 18.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 95 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 58.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 56.5 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
6 features · differences first, then sharedSafety1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model Y | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Brake Assistance (EBA) | — | std |
Powertrain2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model Y | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic gearbox | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model Y | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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, NCAPTesla Model Y
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Volvo XC60
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Tesla Model Y | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | — 2 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Model Y L (20in Wheels) | XC60 B5 AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 114 | 26 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $700 | $3,150 |
| EV range | 328 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Tesla Model Y or the 2027 Volvo XC60?
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 100 to 66.7, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Tesla Model Y scores 100 and the 2027 Volvo XC60 66.7. 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 Tesla Model Y or the 2027 Volvo XC60?
2027 Tesla Model Y: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Volvo XC60: 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 Tesla Model Y and the 2027 Volvo XC60?
Where the 2027 Tesla Model Y wins: it costs $2,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $3,150) and is rated 114 combined against 26 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.