Volvo XC60: Mk1 vs Mk2 Facelift 2
Verdict
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 costs RM333,888 against RM300,888 for the Volvo XC60 Mk1, so the new-generation gap is RM33,000. That money mainly buys the newer car’s stronger 246 hp/350 Nm output, all-wheel drive, a quicker 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time and automatic emergency braking. The Mk1 is not outclassed: it has a larger 495-litre boot, a higher 210 km/h listed top speed and the only quoted fuel-use figure, 8.5 L/100 km. For Malaysia, this is quicker acceleration and AEB versus boot space and lower spend.
Pick the Volvo XC60 Mk1 if you want the outgoing generation for less money, a 495-litre boot and a 210 km/h listed top speed over AWD and AEB.
Pick the Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 if you want the newer generation’s AWD, AEB and quicker 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo XC60 Mk1 RM300,888; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 RM333,888
- Output: Volvo XC60 Mk1 240 hp/320 Nm; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 246 hp/350 Nm
- Driveline: Volvo XC60 Mk1 front-wheel drive with wet dual-clutch auto; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 all-wheel drive with conventional auto
- Performance: Volvo XC60 Mk1 8.1 s 0-100 km/h and 210 km/h; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 6.9 s and 180 km/h
- Size and boot: Volvo XC60 Mk1 4,627 mm long, 2,774 mm wheelbase, 495 litres; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 4,708 mm, 2,865 mm, 483 litres
- Safety: Volvo XC60 Mk1 has 6 airbags and no AEB listed; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 has 6 airbags and AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 300,888✓ | RM 333,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 240 hp | 246 hp✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 s | 6.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 198 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,627 mm | 4,708 mm |
| Width | 1,891 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,713 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,774 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Boot space | 495 L✓ | 483 L |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | 71 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | RM 428✓ |
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
- RM33,000 lower list price
- Bigger 495-litre boot
- Higher 210 km/h listed top speed
- Front-wheel drive only
- Slower 8.1-second 0-100 km/h
- No automatic emergency braking listed
Mk2 Facelift 2
- All-wheel drive
- Quicker 6.9-second 0-100 km/h
- Automatic emergency braking
- RM33,000 dearer
- Smaller 483-litre boot
- Lower 180 km/h listed top speed
Mk1 vs Mk2 Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Volvo XC60 Mk1 or Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 better?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 is better on spec if budget allows: it is quicker, has AWD and gets AEB. The Volvo XC60 Mk1 still makes sense for a bigger boot, lower buy-in and higher listed top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 is RM33,000 dearer than the Volvo XC60 Mk1.
Which Volvo XC60 is quicker?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 is quicker to 100 km/h, taking 6.9 seconds versus 8.1 seconds for the Volvo XC60 Mk1. The Mk1 has the higher listed top speed, 210 km/h versus 180 km/h.