GAC M8 vs Volvo V60
Verdict
At RM328,800 versus RM321,888, the GAC M8 asks RM6,912 more but buys a much larger seven-seat MPV: 5,212 mm long with a 3,070 mm wheelbase and 106 km EV range. The Volvo V60 is the quicker, lower wagon, with 316 hp, 400 Nm, AWD and 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. It also has 529 litres of boot space against the M8’s 280 litres. For Malaysia, this is family capacity versus pace and luggage practicality.
Pick the GAC M8 if you need seven seats, a taller MPV body and the longer 106 km EV range.
Pick the Volvo V60 if you want stronger performance, AWD and the larger 529-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: GAC M8 RM328,800; Volvo V60 RM321,888
- Seats: GAC M8 7; Volvo V60 5
- Power and torque: GAC M8 187 hp/300 Nm; Volvo V60 316 hp/400 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: GAC M8 8.8 s; Volvo V60 4.6 s
- Battery and EV range: GAC M8 25.6 kWh/106 km; Volvo V60 18.8 kWh/90 km
- Boot space: GAC M8 280 L; Volvo V60 529 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 328,800 | RM 321,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Wagon |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | — | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 187 hp | 316 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | 4.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 2.0 L/100km |
| Battery | 25.6 kWh✓ | 18.8 kWh |
| EV range | 106 km✓ | 90 km |
| CO₂ | — | 46 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,212 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,893 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,823 mm | 1,432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | 2,872 mm |
| Boot space | 280 L | 529 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 56 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | — | RM 365 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
M8
- Seven seats against the Volvo’s five
- Longer 106 km EV range
- Larger body and 3,070 mm wheelbase
- Much slower 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 280-litre boot
- Front-wheel drive only
V60
- Much quicker 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- 316 hp, 400 Nm and AWD
- Larger 529-litre boot
- Five seats only
- Shorter 90 km EV range
- Lower 1,432 mm wagon body may not suit MPV buyers
M8 vs V60 FAQ
Is the GAC M8 or Volvo V60 better?
The Volvo V60 is better for performance and boot space, with 316 hp, AWD and 529 litres. The GAC M8 is better for carrying people, with seven seats and 106 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The GAC M8 costs RM6,912 more than the Volvo V60, at RM328,800 versus RM321,888.
Which plug-in hybrid has the longer EV range?
The GAC M8 has the longer EV range at 106 km from a 25.6 kWh battery. The Volvo V60 does 90 km from an 18.8 kWh battery.