Volvo XC60: Mk2 vs Mk2 Facelift 2
Verdict
The XC60 Mk2 is the sharper buy on hard numbers: RM298,888 versus RM333,888, with the same 1,969 cc capacity, AWD, six airbags, AEB, five-year warranty and RM428 road tax, yet it has 254 hp, a 6.8-second century sprint and a 210 km/h top speed. The XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 asks RM35,000 more, trades that for Petrol Hybrid/REV classification, a 71-litre tank and a body 20 mm longer, but its boot shrinks to 483 litres and power drops to 246 hp. Very close mechanically, not close on price.
Pick the Volvo XC60 Mk2 if you want the lower purchase price, slightly stronger acceleration and bigger 505-litre boot.
Pick the Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 if you want the Petrol Hybrid/REV version with the larger 71-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Fuel type: Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV
- Power and torque: 254 hp, 350 Nm | 246 hp, 350 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 6.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds
- Top speed: 210 km/h | 180 km/h
- Size: 4,688 mm long, 1,658 mm tall | 4,708 mm long, 1,655 mm tall
- Boot and fuel tank: 505 litres, 60 litres | 483 litres, 71 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 298,888✓ | 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 | 1,969 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 254 hp✓ | 246 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s✓ | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 179 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,688 mm | 4,708 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,658 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Boot space | 505 L✓ | 483 L |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 71 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 428 | 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.
Mk2
- Lower purchase price
- More power at 254 hp
- Larger 505-litre boot
- Smaller 60-litre fuel tank
- Petrol only, not Petrol Hybrid/REV
- Shorter body than the facelift
Mk2 Facelift 2
- Petrol Hybrid/REV fuel classification
- Larger 71-litre fuel tank
- Longer 4,708 mm body
- Costs RM35,000 more
- Lower 246 hp output
- Smaller 483-litre boot
Mk2 vs Mk2 Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Volvo XC60 Mk2 or Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 better?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 is better on value and performance figures. It costs less, has 254 hp versus 246 hp, does 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds versus 6.9 seconds, and has a larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 costs RM35,000 more than the Volvo XC60 Mk2.
Which one has more luggage space?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 has more boot space: 505 litres against 483 litres in the Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2, a 22-litre advantage.