Compare the2024 Maserati LevanteVS 2024 Volvo 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, all wheel drive, 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’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Maserati vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Maserati above average in initial quality. With 68 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volvo is rated below average.

The Levante has more powerful engines than the XC60:

As tested in Motor Trend the Levante GT 3.0 turbo V6 is faster than the XC60 B5 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder:

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.

For better stopping power the Levante’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the XC60:

The Levante stops much shorter than the XC60:

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

The Levante Modena/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 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 (25.5 seconds @ .74 average G’s vs. 27.3 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the Levante has a 1.2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the XC60 (9.7 vs. 8.5 inches), allowing the Levante to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

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 5 cubic feet more passenger volume than the XC60 (108 vs. 103).

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:

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

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.