Volvo V60 Cross Country: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Volvo V60 Cross Country choice depends mainly on whether you want the lighter first generation, produced from May 2015 through March 2019, or the second generation introduced in April 2019. Both are Estate 5-door models, but their specifications point to different priorities.
The Volvo V60 Cross Country choice depends mainly on whether you want the lighter first generation, produced from May 2015 through March 2019, or the second generation introduced in April 2019. Both are Estate 5-door models, but their specifications point to different priorities. The first generation offers nine versions, including FWD, AWD, Manual and Automatic combinations, with 201 mm of ground clearance. The second generation has six versions, all listed with AWD, Automatic transmission and 210 mm of ground clearance. For maximum performance, the second-generation 2.0 AT Recharge leads with 303 hp and a 4.9-second 0–100 km/h time. For documented fuel economy, the second-generation 2.0 D4 AT records the lowest combined figure at 5.9 l/100 km.
Volvo V60 Cross Country generations: what changed?
The first generation ran from May 2015 to March 2019 as an Estate 5-door with nine versions. Its range is the more varied of the two: engine displacement spans 1969–2497 cc, output ranges from 150 to 254 hp, and buyers can choose between Manual and Automatic transmissions, 6 and 8 gears, and FWD or AWD. Every listed first-generation version has 201 mm of ground clearance and a 67-litre fuel tank.
The second generation began in April 2019 and is also an Estate 5-door, with six versions in the data. Every listed version uses a 1969 cc Inline 4 Turbo engine, an 8-speed Automatic transmission and AWD. Ground clearance increases by 9 mm, from 201 to 210 mm. The regular versions have either a 60- or 71-litre tank, while the 2.0 AT Recharge was offered from January through December 2020 and has a 60-litre tank.
Volvo V60 Cross Country engine options and specs
Because several first-generation cars share the exact names 2.0 AT and 2.0 MT, power output is included below to distinguish them.
| Generation and version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 2.0 AT — 150 hp | 150 hp | 350 Nm | 1969 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation 2.4 AT — 190 hp | 190 hp | 420 Nm | 2400 cc | Diesel | 5, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First generation 2.0 MT — 150 hp | 150 hp | 350 Nm | 1969 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 2.0 MT — 190 hp | 190 hp | 400 Nm | 1969 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 2.0 AT — 190 hp | 190 hp | 400 Nm | 1969 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation 2.0 AT — 245 hp, AWD | 245 hp | 350 Nm | 1969 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First generation 2.0 AT — 245 hp, FWD | 245 hp | 350 Nm | 1969 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation 2.5 AT — 249 hp | 249 hp | 360 Nm | 2497 cc | Gasoline | 5, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First generation 2.5 AT — 254 hp | 254 hp | 360 Nm | 2497 cc | Gasoline | 5, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second generation 2.0 D4 AT | 190 hp | 400 Nm | 1969 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second generation 2.0 AT Recharge | 303 hp | 408 Nm | 1969 cc | Plug-in | 4, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second generation 2.0 D3 AT | 150 hp | 350 Nm | 1969 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second generation 2.0 B4 AT | 197 hp | 400 Nm | 1969 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second generation 2.0 T5 AT | 254 hp | 350 Nm | 1969 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second generation 2.0 B5 AT | 250 hp | 357 Nm | 1969 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
Power per litre helps separate engines that otherwise look similar. Among the second-generation 1969 cc versions, the 2.0 AT Recharge produces about 154 hp per litre, the 2.0 T5 AT about 129 hp per litre and the 2.0 B5 AT about 127 hp per litre. The first-generation 245 hp 2.0 AT versions produce about 124 hp per litre. By comparison, the 249 hp and 254 hp 2.5 AT versions deliver about 100 and 102 hp per litre respectively.
Volvo V60 Cross Country performance and mpg
| Generation and version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 2.0 AT — 150 hp | 9.1 s | 205 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 2.4 AT — 190 hp | 8.9 s | 205 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 2.0 MT — 150 hp | 9.1 s | 205 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 2.0 MT — 190 hp | 7.8 s | 210 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 2.0 AT — 190 hp | 7.8 s | 210 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 2.0 AT — 245 hp, AWD | 6.8 s | 210 km/h | 9.8 l/100 km | 6.0 l/100 km | 7.4 l/100 km |
| First generation 2.0 AT — 245 hp, FWD | 6.6 s | 210 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 2.5 AT — 249 hp | 7.4 s | 210 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 2.5 AT — 254 hp | 7.1 s | 210 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation 2.0 D4 AT | 8.2 s | 210 km/h | 7.3 l/100 km | 4.8 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Second generation 2.0 AT Recharge | 4.9 s | 180 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation 2.0 D3 AT | 9.9 s | 195 km/h | not measured | not measured | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Second generation 2.0 B4 AT | 8.2 s | 180 km/h | not measured | not measured | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Second generation 2.0 T5 AT | 6.8 s | 210 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation 2.0 B5 AT | 6.9 s | 180 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
The 2.0 AT Recharge is the quickest version, reaching 100 km/h 1.7 seconds sooner than the first-generation 245 hp FWD 2.0 AT, the next-quickest listed car. Its 180 km/h top speed is nevertheless 30 km/h lower than the 210 km/h maximum shown for several other versions.
Among second-generation diesels, the 2.0 B4 AT supplies 47 hp more than the 2.0 D3 AT and reaches 100 km/h 1.7 seconds sooner, while its measured combined consumption is 0.1 l/100 km lower. Against the 2.0 D4 AT, the 2.0 B4 AT adds 7 hp but has the same 400 Nm torque and 8.2-second acceleration; the D4’s measured combined consumption is 0.6 l/100 km lower.
Volvo V60 Cross Country dimensions, weight and ground clearance
Exterior length, width, height and wheelbase are not measured in the supplied data. Wheel sizes are also not measured for any version. The available comparison therefore covers ground clearance, kerb weight, gross weight and fuel-tank capacity.
Every first-generation version has 201 mm of ground clearance and a 67-litre tank. Kerb weight ranges from 1705 kg for both 2.5 AT versions to 1836 kg for the 2.4 AT. Gross weight ranges from 2170 to 2300 kg, depending on version.
Every second-generation version has 210 mm of ground clearance. The 2.0 D3 AT is listed at 1815 kg kerb weight and 2360 kg gross weight. The 2.0 D4 AT, 2.0 B4 AT, 2.0 T5 AT and 2.0 B5 AT each have a 1865 kg kerb weight; their gross weights are not measured. Both the 2.0 AT Recharge kerb and gross weights are not measured. Tank capacity is 60 litres for the 2.0 D4 AT, 2.0 AT Recharge, 2.0 D3 AT and 2.0 B4 AT, rising to 71 litres for the 2.0 T5 AT and 2.0 B5 AT.
Weight per horsepower sharpens the comparison. The first-generation 245 hp FWD 2.0 AT carries about 7.0 kg per hp, versus about 7.4 kg per hp for the 245 hp AWD version. The second-generation 2.0 T5 AT is about 7.3 kg per hp, while the 2.0 B5 AT is about 7.5 kg per hp. A ratio cannot be calculated for the 2.0 AT Recharge because its weight is not measured.
Volvo V60 Cross Country used reliability and problems
Reliability, maintenance history, engine-coolant specifications and check-engine-light causes are not measured in the supplied data. Those topics therefore cannot be used to rank these versions. For a used Volvo V60 Cross Country, the defensible catalogue comparison is limited to the recorded engine, transmission, drive, performance, consumption, weight, ground-clearance and tank figures.
The data does show that the first generation provides more mechanical variety, including Manual and FWD choices, whereas all six second-generation versions listed here combine AWD with an 8-speed Automatic. That difference may matter more to a buyer than an unsupported general reliability claim.
Which Volvo V60 Cross Country version should you buy?
Choose the second-generation 2.0 D4 AT when documented economy and strong diesel performance are the priorities. Its 190 hp, 400 Nm, 8.2-second 0–100 km/h time and 5.9 l/100 km measured combined consumption form the most balanced set of recorded economy figures.
Choose the second-generation 2.0 AT Recharge for outright acceleration. Its 303 hp output is 49 hp above the next-highest figure in the range, while its 4.9-second 0–100 km/h result is the quickest in the data. Consumption and weight are not measured, so those factors cannot be compared.
Choose the second-generation 2.0 T5 AT over the 2.0 B5 AT when the small performance difference matters: it has 4 hp more, reaches 100 km/h 0.1 seconds sooner and has a top speed 30 km/h higher. Both weigh 1865 kg, use a 71-litre tank and provide AWD through an 8-speed Automatic.
Within the first generation, choose the 190 hp 2.0 MT or 190 hp 2.0 AT if you want the quickest diesel result: both reach 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds, while the decision comes down to a 6-speed Manual or 8-speed Automatic. Choose the 245 hp FWD 2.0 AT for the fastest first-generation acceleration at 6.6 seconds, or its AWD counterpart if AWD matters more than the 0.2-second difference.
The clearest generation-level trade-off is therefore mechanical choice versus standardised specification. The first generation gives you Manual, Automatic, FWD and AWD alternatives and is lighter in every version with a measured kerb weight. The second generation adds 9 mm of ground clearance and makes AWD with an 8-speed Automatic common to every listed version, while also offering the fastest car and the lowest measured combined fuel-consumption figure in the catalogue.