Compare the2027 Bentley Bentayga VS 2026 Volvo XC60

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The Bentayga has Connected Car Services, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The XC60 doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Bentayga 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 projects the image on the windshield, near the driver’s line of sight. The XC60 doesn’t offer a night vision system.

The Bentley Bentayga’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 Bentayga and the XC60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, all-wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras and rear cross-path warning.

The Bentley Bentayga weighs 625 to 1793 pounds more than the Volvo XC60. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Bentayga comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The XC60’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

The Bentayga has more powerful engines than the XC60:

	Horsepower	Torque
Bentayga Hybrid 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid	456 HP	516 lbs.-ft.
Bentayga 4.0 turbo V8	542 HP	568 lbs.-ft.
Bentayga Speed 4.0 turbo V8	641 HP	627 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 Bentley Bentayga turbo V8 is faster than the XC60 T8 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid:

	Bentayga	XC60
Zero to 60 MPH	3.5 sec	4.4 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	9 sec	10.8 sec
Quarter Mile	12 sec	13 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	114 MPH	109 MPH
Top Speed	180 MPH	114 MPH

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Bentayga V8’s fuel efficiency. The XC60 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

Both the Bentayga and the XC60 have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. All Bentayga’s 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 Bentayga Hybrid’s standard fuel tank has a gallon more fuel capacity than the XC60 (19.8 vs. 18.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Bentayga’s standard fuel tank has 3.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the XC60 (22.5 vs. 18.8 gallons).

The Bentayga (except Hybrid)’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.

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

	Bentayga	Bentayga CCB	XC60	XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered
Front Rotors	15.7 inches	17.3 inches	13.6 inches	15.7 inches
Rear Rotors	15 inches	14.6 inches	12.6 inches	12.6 inches

The Bentayga (except Hybrid) 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 Bentayga stops much shorter than the XC60:

	Bentayga	XC60
100 to 0 MPH	331 feet	379 feet	Car and Driver
70 to 0 MPH	165 feet	186 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	114 feet	131 feet	Motor Trend

For better traction, the Bentayga has larger tires than the XC60 (285/45R21 vs. 235/60R18). The Bentayga’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the XC60 (285/45R21 vs. 265/35R22).

The Bentayga’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.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Bentayga has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the XC60. The Bentayga Speed’s optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the XC60.

The Bentayga 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 Bentayga 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 Bentayga offers an available 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.

The Bentayga has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The XC60’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Bentayga has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Bentayga’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The XC60 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Bentayga’s wheelbase is 5.1 inches longer than on the XC60 (117.9 inches vs. 112.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Bentayga is 1.4 inches wider in the front and 2 inches wider in the rear than on the XC60.

The Bentayga S handles at .88 G’s, while the XC60 T8 Ultra pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Bentayga Speed executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.7 seconds quicker than the XC60 B5 Core (24.6 seconds @ .79 average G’s vs. 27.3 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

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

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Bentayga S is quieter than the XC60 T8 Ultra:

	Bentayga	XC60
70 MPH Cruising	61 dB	67 dB

The Bentayga has 6 cubic feet more passenger volume than the XC60 (109 vs. 103).

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

The front step up height for the Bentayga EWB is 2.5 inches lower than the XC60 (16.5” vs. 19”). The Bentayga EWB’s rear step up height is 3.2 inches lower than the XC60’s (16.3” vs. 19.5”).

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

	Bentayga	Bentayga EWB	XC60
Height	31.3”	28.2”	30.6”

Pressing a button automatically lowers or raises the Bentayga’s rear seats, to make changing between cargo and passengers easier. The XC60 doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

Maximum trailer towing in the Volvo XC60 is limited to 3500 pounds. The Bentayga offers up to a 7165 lbs. towing capacity.

The Bentayga has a much higher standard payload capacity than the XC60 (1510 vs. 1196 lbs.).

The Bentayga has a higher maximum payload capacity than the XC60 (1510 vs. 1354 lbs.).

The engine in the Bentayga 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 Bentayga’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.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Bentayga 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 Bentayga has standard dual-element sun visors that can block glare from two directions simultaneously. The XC60 doesn’t offer secondary sun visors.

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

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

Optional air conditioned front and rear seats keep the Bentayga’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The XC60 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

The Bentayga 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.

Both the Bentayga and the XC60 offer available massaging front seats. The Bentayga also offers optional massaging rear seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging rear seats aren’t available in the XC60.

The Bentayga is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access too 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 Bentayga 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 Bentayga equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The XC60, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Bentley Bentayga 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 Bentley Bentayga has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) on the dashboard. Wireless charging costs extra on the XC60. The Bentayga also offers Qi charging in the rear seat. The XC60 doesn’t offer wireless charging in its rear seat.

The Bentayga’s Intelligent Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Park Assist 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.

According to iSeeCars.com the 2026 Bentley Bentayga retains 52.15% of its original value after 5 years, more than the 46.33% resale value of the 2026 Volvo XC60 after five years, which can save the Bentley’s owner.