Verdict
The Volvo V60 Mk2 costs RM55,022 more, but it is a fundamentally quicker and more advanced wagon: 316 hp, 400 Nm and 4.6 seconds to 100 km/h against the Mk1’s 180 hp, 240 Nm and 9.2 seconds. Its 11.6 kWh plug-in hybrid battery brings a 49 km EV range and rated 2 L/100 km consumption, while all-wheel drive and active safety add useful substance. The Mk1 remains the rational used choice for luggage, with a 692-litre boot versus 529 litres, plus RM90 annual road tax rather than RM365.
Pick the Volvo V60 Mk1 if a larger 692-litre boot, lower RM90 road tax and a lower purchase price matter more than performance and newer driver assistance.
Pick the Volvo V60 Mk2 if you want 316 hp, all-wheel drive, a 49 km EV range and far more comprehensive active safety technology.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo V60 Mk1 RM231,888; Volvo V60 Mk2 RM286,910.
- Performance: Mk1 180 hp, 240 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 9.2 seconds; Mk2 316 hp, 400 Nm and 4.6 seconds.
- Driveline: Mk1 front-wheel drive with a six-speed Powershift; Mk2 all-wheel drive with an eight-speed Geartronic.
- Economy and electrification: Mk1 rated at 7.2 L/100 km; Mk2 rated at 2 L/100 km with an 11.6 kWh battery and 49 km EV range.
- Practicality: Mk1 boot capacity is 692 litres; Mk2 capacity is 529 litres.
- Road tax: Mk1 costs RM90 per year; Mk2 costs RM365 per year.
Mk1
- 692-litre boot, 163 litres larger than the Mk2's
- RM90 annual road tax
- Unlimited-mileage five-year warranty
- 180 hp and 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time trail the Mk2's 316 hp and 4.6 seconds
- Front-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or reverse camera
Mk2
- 316 hp, 400 Nm and 4.6-second 0-100 km/h performance
- 49 km EV range from its 11.6 kWh plug-in hybrid battery
- Autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go, and 360-degree camera
- 529-litre boot is 163 litres smaller than the Mk1's
- RM365 annual road tax is RM275 higher
- Five-year warranty is capped at 120,000 km, where the Mk1 has unlimited mileage
What the Mk1 has over the Mk2
What the Mk2 has over the Mk1
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Mk2's wheelbase is 96 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the Mk1: 692 litres against 529.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM231,888✓ | RM286,910 |
| Body type | Wagon | Wagon |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM365 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,365/mo✓ | RM2,930/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM6,309✓ | RM7,773 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM3,343 | RM796✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM16.72 | RM3.98✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM48,709 | RM44,666✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, supercharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,596 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 180 hp at 5,700 rpm | 316 hp at 5,700 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm at 1,600 rpm | 400 Nm at 1,200 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 79 mm × 81.4 mm | 82 mm × 93.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 86 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 240 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 11.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 49 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6 Speed Powershift | 8-Speed Geartronic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.2 seconds | 4.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.2 L/100 km | 2 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 167 g/km | 46 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,628 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,484 mm | 1,432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,872 mm |
| Weight | 1,534 kg | 2,041 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 692 litres✓ | 529 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R17 | 235/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R17 | 235/40R19 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 19" 5-multi-spoke Two-Tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 19" 5-multi-spoke Two-Tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Power safety lock for rear door | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer rear seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist, Oncoming Vehicle and Large Animal Detection (4 to 80 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Blind Spot Collision Mitigation, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Mitigation, Run-off Road Protection |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Dynamic Bi-Xenon Projectors | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable 8-Way, Memory for Driver | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" DVD/MP3 Player with 8 Speakers | 9" Touchscreen Sensus Connect Infotainment System with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (600 W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Entry + Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered Boot with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Park Assist Pilot with Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Boot Grocery Bag Holder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Mk1 vs Mk2 FAQ
Is the Volvo V60 Mk1 or Volvo V60 Mk2 better?
The Volvo V60 Mk2 is better for performance, efficiency, all-wheel drive and safety equipment. The Volvo V60 Mk1 is better for outright boot space, lower annual road tax and unlimited warranty mileage.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo V60 Mk2 is RM55,022 dearer than the Volvo V60 Mk1, at RM286,910 versus RM231,888.
Which Volvo V60 has the bigger boot?
The Volvo V60 Mk1 has the bigger boot at 692 litres. The Volvo V60 Mk2 provides 529 litres, a 163-litre deficit despite its longer 4,761 mm body.