2010 Volvo XC60

2010 Volvo XC60 Price Range: $32,395 - $37,200

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Volvo XC60 and the typical SUV quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volvo XC60's engine is significantly smaller than the average SUV's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the XC60 isn't much more powerful than the average SUV.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the average SUV over the Volvo XC60. Towing is significantly more the average SUV's forte than it is the Volvo XC60's.

Convenience
You will most certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Volvo XC60 than with the average SUV.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the average SUV's front cabin compared to the Volvo XC60. While the rear of the average SUV offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the XC60, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average SUV than the Volvo XC60 because of its bigger tank. The Volvo XC60 and the average SUV compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the typical SUV to the dealership as the Volvo XC60. As far as gas mileage, the average SUV is a bit better than the Volvo XC60, but not by much. With respect to MSRP, the average SUV costs considerably more than the XC60.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the average SUV isn't quite as generous as the Volvo XC60's.