Verdict
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 is the lower-cost choice: it costs RM298,888 against RM328,888, reaches 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and keeps a 505-litre boot. The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 trades that 0.1-second deficit and 22 litres of luggage room for MHEV assistance, a 71-litre tank, 19-inch wheels, a panoramic glass roof and stronger parking and infotainment hardware. For a Malaysian buyer, the RM30,000 gap pays for real day-to-day kit rather than added pace; check the equipment list carefully.
Pick the Volvo XC60 Mk2 if you want the quicker 6.8-second SUV with a larger 505-litre boot for less money.
Pick the Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 if you value MHEV assistance, active cruise control with steering assist, a 360-degree camera and the panoramic glass roof.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo XC60 Mk2 RM298,888; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 RM328,888.
- Performance: Volvo XC60 Mk2 254 hp and 6.8 seconds to 100 km/h; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 246 hp and 6.9 seconds.
- Top speed: Volvo XC60 Mk2 210 km/h; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 180 km/h.
- Fuel tank and boot: Volvo XC60 Mk2 60 litres and 505 litres; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 71 litres and 483 litres.
- Wheels: Volvo XC60 Mk2 18-inch alloys; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 19-inch alloys.
- Parking assistance: Volvo XC60 Mk2 has four front and four rear sensors with a reverse camera; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 has six front and six rear sensors…
Mk2
- 254 hp and a 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- 505-litre boot
- 210 km/h top speed
- No MHEV motor, versus a 13 hp and 30 Nm motor in the facelift
- Passive cruise control instead of active cruise control with steering assist
- No panoramic glass roof or 360-degree camera
Mk2 Facelift 2
- MHEV assistance with a 13 hp, 30 Nm motor
- Panoramic glass roof and powered sunshade
- 11.2-inch Android Automotive display, Bowers & Wilkins audio and 360-degree camera
- 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.8 seconds
- 483-litre boot versus 505 litres
- 2,450 kg weight versus 1,842 kg
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM298,888✓ | RM328,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM428 | RM428 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,969 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 254 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 246 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 350 Nm at 1,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 93.2 mm | 82 mm × 93.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 30 Nm✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Geartronic | 8-Speed Geartronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 seconds✓ | 6.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,842 kg | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 505 litres✓ | 483 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | — |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Transverse Leaf Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" 5-Y-spoke Alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5-Y-spoke Alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Chassis | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, City Safety with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian, Cyclist and Large Animal Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated 2-stage booster child seat cushions for the outer seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Sunshade for Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Audio | 9" Sensus Connect with High Performance Audio System, 10 Speakers, 224W | 11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Knob Twist | Keyless Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
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.
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Mk2 vs Mk2 Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Volvo XC60 Mk2 or Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 better?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 is better equipped, with MHEV assistance, a panoramic roof, active cruise control and a 360-degree camera. The Volvo XC60 Mk2 is quicker, lighter and has 22 litres more boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 costs RM30,000 more: RM328,888 versus RM298,888 for the Volvo XC60 Mk2.
Which XC60 is quicker and more practical?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 is both quicker and more practical on these figures, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and carrying 505 litres. The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 records 6.9 seconds and 483 litres.
