Compare the2023 Maserati Levante VS 2023 Volvo XC60

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Levante. But it costs extra on the XC60.

Both the Levante and the XC60 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, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available crash mitigating brakes and lane departure warning systems.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Maserati vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. With 1 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Maserati higher than Volvo.

The Levante has more powerful engines than the XC60:

	Horsepower	Torque
Levante GT 3.0 turbo V6	345 HP	369 lbs.-ft.
Levante Modena 3.0 turbo V6	424 HP	428 lbs.-ft.
Levante Modena S 3.8 turbo V8	550 HP	538 lbs.-ft.
Levante Trofeo 3.8 turbo V8	572 HP	538 lbs.-ft.
XC60 B5 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid	247 HP	258 lbs.-ft.
XC60 B6 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid	295 HP	310 lbs.-ft.
XC60 T8 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid	455 HP	523 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Motor Trend the Maserati Levante is faster than the Volvo XC60:

	Levante GT	Levante Modena	XC60 B5	XC60 B6
Zero to 60 MPH	5.8 sec	4.9 sec	7.3 sec	6.6 sec
Quarter Mile	14.2 sec	13.5 sec	15.5 sec	15 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	98.2 MPH	101.9 MPH	86.1 MPH	89.9 MPH

Both the Levante and the XC60 have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. All Levantes have a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily. The XC60 T8 doesn’t offer a way to disable start/stop.

The Levante has 2.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the XC60 (21.1 vs. 18.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Levante Trofeo’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The XC60 doesn’t offer launch control.

The Levante stops much shorter than the XC60:

	Levante	XC60
70 to 0 MPH	151 feet	170 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	105 feet	131 feet	Motor Trend

For better traction, the Levante has larger standard tires than the XC60 (265/45R20 vs. 235/60R18).

The Levante’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the XC60’s standard 60 series tires. The Levante’s optional 295/30R22 rear tires have a lower 30 series profile than the XC60’s optional 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Levante has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the XC60. The Levante’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the XC60.

The Levante has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The XC60 Ultimate suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

The front and rear suspension of the Levante uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the XC60, which uses coil springs in front and transverse leafs springs in the rear. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Levante’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The XC60 doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Levante’s wheelbase is 5.5 inches longer than on the XC60 (118.3 inches vs. 112.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Levante is 1.2 inches wider in the rear than the track on the XC60.

The Levante Modena handles at .91 G’s, while the XC60 Recharge Polestar Engineered pulls only .86 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Levante Modena executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.8 seconds quicker than the XC60 B5 Core AWD (25.5 seconds @ .74 average G’s vs. 27.3 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the Levante has a 1.4 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the XC60 w/Air Suspension (9.7 vs. 8.3 inches), allowing the Levante to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Levante’s minimum ground clearance is 1.2 inches higher than on the XC60 (9.7 vs. 8.5 inches).

The front grille of the Levante uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The XC60 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Levante has 2.2 inches more front headroom and 1.1 inches more rear headroom than the XC60.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Levante’s rear seats recline. The XC60’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Levante’s cargo area is larger than the XC60’s in almost every dimension:

	Levante	XC60
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	40.5”/74.5”	37.8”/68.7”
Max Width	46.7”	43.5”
Min Width	39.5”	39.8”

The Levante’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the XC60’s (5952 vs. 3500 pounds).

Trailer Sway Mitigation is standard on the Levante, using the Maserati Stability Program sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. A trailer sway program costs extra on the XC60.

The engine in the Levante is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the XC60. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

The Levante’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The XC60 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Levante’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The XC60 has neither an oil pressure gauge nor a temperature gauge.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Levante has standard extendable sun visors. The XC60 doesn’t offer extendable visors.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Levante to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The XC60 doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Levante has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the XC60.