Volvo V60: Mk1 vs Mk2
Verdict
The V60 Mk2 is the big mechanical step: RM321,888 against RM231,888, but it brings 316 hp/400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time versus the Mk1’s 180 hp/240 Nm, front-drive and 9.2 seconds. It also has plug-in hybrid hardware, an 18.8 kWh battery, 90 km EV range, 2.0 L/100 km and 46 g/km CO2. The Mk1 fights back with a larger 692-litre boot, a 220 km/h top speed and RM90 road tax. For Malaysia, it’s cost and luggage space against speed and plug-in efficiency.
Pick the Volvo V60 Mk1 if you want the cheaper wagon, need the 692-litre boot and can live with 180 hp and a 9.2-second century sprint.
Pick the Volvo V60 Mk2 if you want the quicker, cleaner plug-in hybrid wagon with 316 hp, AWD, 90 km EV range and AEB.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo V60 Mk1 RM231,888; Volvo V60 Mk2 RM321,888
- Power and torque: Volvo V60 Mk1 180 hp/240 Nm; Volvo V60 Mk2 316 hp/400 Nm
- Drivetrain: Volvo V60 Mk1 front-wheel drive with dry dual-clutch auto; Volvo V60 Mk2 all-wheel drive with conventional auto
- Performance: Volvo V60 Mk1 0-100 km/h in 9.2 s and 220 km/h top speed; Volvo V60 Mk2 4.6 s and 180 km/h
- Efficiency: Volvo V60 Mk1 7.2 L/100 km and 167 g/km CO2; Volvo V60 Mk2 2.0 L/100 km and 46 g/km CO2
- Space: Volvo V60 Mk1 2,776 mm wheelbase and 692 L boot; Volvo V60 Mk2 2,872 mm wheelbase and 529 L boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 231,888✓ | RM 321,888 |
| Body type | Wagon | Wagon |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 1,596 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 180 hp | 316 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s | 4.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 220 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 L/100km | 2.0 L/100km✓ |
| Battery | — | 18.8 kWh |
| EV range | 0 km | 90 km✓ |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 692 L✓ | 529 L |
| Fuel tank | 68 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 90✓ | 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.
Mk1
- RM90,000 lower entry price
- Larger 692-litre boot
- Lower RM90 annual road tax
- Much slower 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- No AEB listed
- No EV range
Mk2
- 316 hp and 400 Nm
- AWD and 4.6-second 0-100 km/h
- 18.8 kWh battery with 90 km EV range
- RM90,000 higher price
- Smaller 529-litre boot
- Higher RM365 annual road tax
Mk1 vs Mk2 FAQ
Is the Volvo V60 Mk1 or Volvo V60 Mk2 better?
The Mk2 is better if you want the stronger, quicker and more efficient wagon: 316 hp, AWD, 4.6 seconds and 90 km EV range. The Mk1 makes more sense for lower cost, bigger boot space and cheaper road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo V60 Mk2 costs RM90,000 more than the Mk1. That gap buys the plug-in hybrid powertrain, AWD, more power, AEB and the much quicker 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Which Volvo V60 has more boot space?
The Volvo V60 Mk1 has the bigger boot at 692 litres, while the Volvo V60 Mk2 has 529 litres. If luggage room is the priority, the outgoing Mk1 has the clear paper advantage.