Compare the2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportVS 2022 Volvo V60 Cross Country

Both the Atlas Cross Sport and the V60 Cross Country have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available all wheel drive, lane departure warning systems and around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is safer than the Volvo V60 Cross Country:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is safer than the Volvo V60 Cross Country:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

There are over 2 times as many Volkswagen dealers as there are Volvo dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Atlas Cross Sport’s warranty.

The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport’s engines use a cast iron block for durability, while the V60 Cross Country’s engine uses an aluminum block. Aluminum engine blocks are much more prone to warp and crack at high temperatures than cast iron.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Volkswagen vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. With 26 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Volkswagen higher than Volvo.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Volkswagen vehicles are more reliable than Volvo With 39 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Volkswagen higher than Volvo.

The Atlas Cross Sport’s optional 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 26 more horsepower (276 vs. 250) and 8 lbs.-ft. more torque (266 vs. 258) than the V60 Cross Country’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 is faster than the Volvo V60 Cross Country:

Both the Atlas Cross Sport and the V60 Cross Country have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. All Atlas Cross Sports have a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily. A disable switch costs extra on the V60 Cross Country.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended with the 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder engine for maximum performance). The V60 Cross Country requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Atlas Cross Sport has 2.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the V60 Cross Country (18.6 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the Atlas Cross Sport’s brake rotors are larger than those on the V60 Cross Country:

The Atlas Cross Sport stops shorter than the V60 Cross Country:

For better traction, the Atlas Cross Sport has larger standard tires than the V60 Cross Country (245/60R18 vs. 215/50R18). The Atlas Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the V60 Cross Country (265/45R21 vs. 235/45R19).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Atlas Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line has standard 21-inch wheels. The V60 Cross Country’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The front and rear suspension of the Atlas Cross Sport uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the V60 Cross Country, which uses transverse leafs springs in the rear. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Atlas Cross Sport’s wheelbase is 4.1 inches longer than on the V60 Cross Country (117.3 inches vs. 113.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Atlas Cross Sport is 2.3 inches wider in the front and 3.4 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the V60 Cross Country.

The Atlas Cross Sport has 18.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the V60 Cross Country (112.1 vs. 94).

The Atlas Cross Sport has 2 inches more front headroom, 2.9 inches more front hip room, 5.4 inches more front shoulder room, 5.2 inches more rear legroom, 4.6 inches more rear hip room and 6.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the V60 Cross Country.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Atlas Cross Sport’s rear seats recline. The V60 Cross Country’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Atlas Cross Sport has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the V60 Cross Country with its rear seat up (40.3 vs. 23.2 cubic feet). The Atlas Cross Sport has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the V60 Cross Country with its rear seat folded (77.8 vs. 60.5 cubic feet).

Maximum trailer towing in the Volvo V60 Cross Country is limited to 2000 pounds. The Atlas Cross Sport offers up to a 5000 lbs. towing capacity.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Atlas Cross Sport to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. Heated windshield washer nozzles cost extra on the V60 Cross Country.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Atlas Cross Sport has standard extendable sun visors. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer extendable visors.

The Atlas Cross Sport offers an optional 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Atlas Cross Sport is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Volkswagen Atlas outsold the Volvo 60 Series by over 8 to one during the 2021 model year.