Compare the2025 Porsche Cayenne CoupeVS 2025 Volvo XC60

Safety
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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The Porsche Cayenne Coupe has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The XC60 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Cayenne Coupe helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The XC60 doesn’t offer a night vision system.

The Porsche Cayenne Coupe’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Volvo XC60 does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the Cayenne Coupe and the XC60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee 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, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Cayenne Coupe second among upper midsize premium suvs in their 2024 Initial Quality Study. The XC60 isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Porsche vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Porsche above average in initial quality. With 70 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volvo is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Porsche vehicles are more reliable than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Porsche above average in long-term dependability. With 15 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Volvo is rated below average.

Engine

The Cayenne Coupe has more powerful engines than the XC60:

	Horsepower	Torque
Cayenne Coupe 3.0 turbo V6	348 HP	368 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid	463 HP	479 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne S Coupe 4.0 turbo V8	468 HP	442 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne GTS Coupe 4.0 turbo V8	493 HP	486 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne S E-Hybrid Coupe 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid	512 HP	553 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne Turbo GT 4.0 turbo V8	650 HP	626 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid	729 HP	700 lbs.-ft.
XC60 B5 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid	247 HP	266 lbs.-ft.
XC60 T8 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid	455 HP	523 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Cayenne S Coupe 4.0 turbo V8 is faster than the XC60 T8 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid:

	Cayenne Coupe	XC60
Zero to 60 MPH	3.9 sec	4.2 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	10 sec	10.2 sec
Quarter Mile	12.4 sec	12.6 sec
Top Speed	169 MPH	113 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

Both the Cayenne Coupe and the XC60 have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. All Cayenne Coupes 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 Cayenne Coupe’s standard fuel tank has 4.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the XC60 (23.7 vs. 18.8 gallons).

Transmission

The Cayenne Coupe’s optional 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.

Brakes and Stopping

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

	Cayenne Coupe	Cayenne Coupe CCB	XC60	XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	17.3 inches	13.6 inches	15.7 inches
Rear Rotors	13 inches	16.1 inches	12.6 inches	12.6 inches

The Cayenne Coupe offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The XC60 doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The Cayenne Coupe Turbo has standard air brakes, which adjust the spoiler automatically during high-speed braking in order to shorten stopping distances. The XC60 doesn’t offer air brakes.

The Cayenne Coupe stops much shorter than the XC60:

	Cayenne Coupe	XC60
100 to 0 MPH	294 feet	337 feet	Car and Driver
70 to 0 MPH	144 feet	170 feet	Car and Driver

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Cayenne Coupe has larger standard tires than the XC60 (F:255/55R20 & R:295/45R20 vs. 235/60R18). The Cayenne Coupe’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the XC60 (F:285/45R21 & R:315/40R21 vs. 265/35R22).

The Cayenne Coupe’s standard 255/55R20 front and 295/45R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series front and 45 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the XC60’s standard 60 series tires.

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

Suspension and Handling

The Cayenne Coupe offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The XC60 doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The front and rear suspension of the Cayenne Coupe uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the XC60, 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.

The Cayenne Coupe offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Volvo doesn’t offer an active suspension on the XC60.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Cayenne Coupe’s wheelbase is 1.2 inches longer than on the XC60 (114 inches vs. 112.8 inches).

The Cayenne S Coupe handles at 1.03 G’s, while the XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered pulls only .86 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For greater off-road capability the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe has a greater minimum ground clearance than the XC60 (9.5 vs. 8.5 inches), allowing the Cayenne Coupe to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The front grille of the Cayenne Coupe 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.

Passenger Space

The Cayenne Coupe has .2 inches more front headroom, .9 inches more front shoulder room, .3 inches more rear headroom, 2 inches more rear legroom and .2 inches more rear shoulder room than the XC60.

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

Towing

The Cayenne Coupe’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the XC60’s (7716 vs. 3500 pounds).

Servicing Ease

The engine in the Cayenne Coupe 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.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Porsche service is better than Volvo. J.D. Power ranks Porsche first in service department satisfaction. With a 52% lower rating, Volvo is ranked 23rd.

Ergonomics

The Cayenne Coupe’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and 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 Cayenne Coupe’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.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Cayenne Coupe 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 XC60.

To better shield the driver and front passenger’s vision, the Cayenne Coupe has standard dual-element sun visors that can block glare from two directions simultaneously. The XC60 doesn’t offer secondary sun visors.

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

The Cayenne Coupe 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.

The Porsche Cayenne Coupe has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the rear view mirror. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Volvo charges extra for Homelink® on the XC60.

The Cayenne Coupe is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access to more content and better coverage than the XC60, which solely provides FM radio. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the Cayenne Coupe offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM in the XC60.

HD Radio boasts several benefits over conventional radio: superior sound quality with clearer and consistent FM broadcasts, CD-quality audio, and Multicast Channels offering up to four streams from a single station, adding programming choices. Cars like the Cayenne Coupe equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The XC60, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Porsche Cayenne Coupe empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Porsche Cayenne has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the XC60.

The Cayenne Coupe’s Active Parking Assistance can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Optional Remote ParkAssist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The XC60 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Economic Advantages

The Cayenne Coupe will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Cayenne Coupe will retain 50.6% to 55.21% of its original price after five years, while the XC60 only retains 47.41% to 49.36%.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Porsche Cayenne Coupe and the Volvo XC60, based on reliability, safety and performance.

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