Comparison: Boot space Volvo XC60 vs. competitors 2025

Examining the evolution of the Volvo XC60's boot space reveals some interesting trends. The first generation (2008-2013) and its facelift version (2013-2017) both offered 495 liters of boot space, which was quite generous for the segment. When the second generation was introduced in 2017, Volvo decided to trim down the boot capacity slightly to 483 liters. Surprisingly, this reduction remained unchanged even in the 2021 facelift. It seems that while Volvo focused on other advancements, like design and technology, the boot space took a minor hit.

Within Volvo's lineup, the XC60's boot space positions it somewhere in the middle. It's leagues ahead of the Volvo EX90, which offers a mere 310 liters, and the Volvo XC40 with its 433 liters. However, it's behind workhorses like the Volvo V90 Cross Country and Volvo V90, which offer a whopping 507 liters of space. Even the Volvo V60 and its Cross Country variant, both boasting 495 liters, have a slight edge over the XC60. Nevertheless, the XC60 still provides a respectable boot volume, considering its luxury and performance benchmarks.

When pitted against its closest competitors, the XC60 offers a mixed bag of results. The Hyundai IONIQ 5, for instance, provides 527 liters—considerably more than the XC60's 483 liters. Then, there's the DS Automobiles DS 7 with a cavernous 555 liters, leaving the XC60 trailing. Similarly, the VW ID.4 and Borgward BX7 each offer more boot space, with 543 and 545 liters respectively. Rivals like the NIO EL7, Audi Q4 e-tron, and Lexus RZ also outdo the XC60. All these vehicles are slightly longer and have a marginally extended wheelbase. However, not all is lost for the XC60; it surpasses the Peugeot 2008 and the Ford Explorer in this regard.