Compare the2027 Volvo EX60VS 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E

The EX60’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The Volvo EX60’s standard multi-adaptive safety belts scans passenger size, crash angle, speed, and severity and adjusts load-limiters to 11 different settings to prevent head injuries in larger adults, and rib injuries in smaller passengers and less severe crashes. The system even performs over-the-air updates to improve its performance over time. The Mustang Mach-E only uses fixed-force load-limiters.

The Volvo EX60 offers optional built in child booster seats. They’re more crash worthy than an added child seat because of their direct attachment to the seat. Ford doesn’t offer the convenience and security of a built-in child booster seat in the Mustang Mach-E. Their owners must carry a heavy booster seat in and out of the vehicle; EX60 owners can just fold their built-in child seat up or down.

The Volvo EX60 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 Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The EX60 has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

The EX60 has a standard Whiplash Protection System, which use a specially designed seat to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Whiplash Protection System allows the backrest to travel backwards to cushion the occupants and the headrests move forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the EX60’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The EX60 has Connected Safety, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems from other vehicles.

Both the EX60 and the Mustang Mach-E 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, 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.

The EX60 comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Mustang Mach-E’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The EX60’s corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the Mustang Mach-E’s (12 vs. 5 years).

Volvo pays for scheduled maintenance on the EX60 for 2 years and 20,000 miles. Volvo will pay for tire rotations, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Ford doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Mustang Mach-E.

The EX60 has more powerful engines than the Mustang Mach-E:

The EX60 can travel longer on a full charge than the Mustang Mach-E on a full charge:

The EX60’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Mustang Mach-E are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the EX60 has larger standard tires than the Mustang Mach-E (235/55R20 vs. 225/55R19). The EX60’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Mustang Mach-E (255/45R21 vs. 245/45R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the EX60 has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Mustang Mach-E. The EX60’s optional 21-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the Mustang Mach-E GT.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the EX60 is 1.7 inches wider in the front and 1.2 inches wider in the rear than on the Mustang Mach-E.

For better maneuverability, the EX60’s turning circle is 1 foot tighter than the Mustang Mach-E’s (37.1 feet vs. 38.1 feet).

For greater off-road capability the EX60 has a 1.2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Mustang Mach-E (7 vs. 5.8 inches), allowing the EX60 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The EX60 has 2.1 inches more front headroom, .2 inches more front hip room and 2.4 inches more rear headroom than the Mustang Mach-E.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the EX60’s rear seats recline. The Mustang Mach-E’s rear seats don’t recline.

The EX60 has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Mustang Mach-E with its rear seat folded (64.3 vs. 59.7 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the EX60 easier. The EX60’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 27.7 inches, while the Mustang Mach-E’s liftover is 30.6 inches.

The EX60’s cargo area is larger than the Mustang Mach-E’s in every dimension:

Pressing a button automatically lowers the EX60’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the EX60’s liftgate can be opened and closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

The EX60 has a 3600 lbs. towing capacity. The Mustang Mach-E has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Stability Assist on the EX60 uses the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The EX60’s standard Keyless Entry & Drive allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Intelligent Access standard on the Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a sensor on the cargo door. Intelligent Access is not available on the Mustang Mach-E Premium/GT/Rally.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the EX60 to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The EX60 Ultra has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the EX60 has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer cornering lights. The EX60 also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

The EX60’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Mustang Mach-E has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Volvo EX60 has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors costs extra on the Mustang Mach-E.

The EX60 has standard heated front seats. Heated front seats cost extra on the Mustang Mach-E. The EX60 also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Mustang Mach-E.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Volvo EX60 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Mustang Mach-E and isn’t available on the Mustang Mach-E Select.