Jaguar XE vs Volvo S60
Verdict
The Jaguar XE costs RM320,755, the Volvo S60 RM315,888, so the Volvo is RM4,867 cheaper before any running-cost argument starts. On numbers, the Volvo lands the heavier punch: 314 hp and 400 Nm, 4.5-second 0-100 km/h pace, 2.0 L/100km and 46 g/km CO₂, plus a 90 km EV range from its 18.8 kWh battery. The Jaguar answers with rear-wheel drive and a 450-litre boot against 391 litres, but it is much slower at 7.7 seconds and thirstier at 7.5 L/100km.
Pick the Jaguar XE if you want rear-wheel drive, the larger 450-litre boot and a petrol-only sedan, and can accept 200 hp and 7.7 seconds to 100 km/h.
Pick the Volvo S60 if you want the quicker, cleaner plug-in hybrid with AWD, 314 hp and a 90 km EV range.
Key differences
- Power and torque: Jaguar XE 200 hp/280 Nm; Volvo S60 314 hp/400 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Jaguar XE 7.7 s; Volvo S60 4.5 s
- Fuel economy: Jaguar XE 7.5 L/100km; Volvo S60 2.0 L/100km
- CO₂ emissions: Jaguar XE 179 g/km; Volvo S60 46 g/km
- Boot space: Jaguar XE 450 L; Volvo S60 391 L
- Driven wheels: Jaguar XE rear-wheel drive; Volvo S60 all-wheel drive
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 320,755 | RM 315,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 200 hp | 314 hp✓ |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 s | 4.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 L/100km | 2.0 L/100km✓ |
| Battery | — | 18.8 kWh |
| EV range | — | 90 km |
| CO₂ | 179 g/km | 46 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,672 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,416 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,835 mm | 2,872 mm |
| Boot space | 450 L✓ | 391 L |
| Fuel tank | 63 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 380 | 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.
XE
- Rear-wheel drive layout
- Larger 450-litre boot
- Slightly larger 63-litre fuel tank
- Only 200 hp and 280 Nm
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 7.5 L/100km fuel use
S60
- Much quicker 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Plug-in hybrid with 90 km EV range
- Lower 46 g/km CO₂ output
- Smaller 391-litre boot
- Smaller 60-litre fuel tank
- Not rear-wheel drive
XE vs S60 FAQ
Is the Jaguar XE or Volvo S60 better?
The Volvo S60 is the stronger all-rounder on the numbers: it is cheaper, quicker, more powerful, more efficient and has a 90 km EV range. Pick the Jaguar XE mainly for rear-wheel drive and its larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo S60 is RM4,867 cheaper than the Jaguar XE. The gap is small, but the Volvo also brings 314 hp, AWD, a 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time and plug-in hybrid efficiency.
Which has more boot space?
The Jaguar XE has the bigger boot at 450 litres. The Volvo S60 has 391 litres, so the Jaguar gives you 59 litres more luggage space.