Compare the2027 Cadillac Vistiq VS 2027 Volvo EX60

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the Vistiq. But it costs extra on the EX60.

A passive infrared night vision system standard on the Vistiq Premium Luxury/Platinum 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 EX60 doesn’t offer a night vision system.

The Cadillac Vistiq’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Volvo EX60 does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the Vistiq and the EX60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front seat center airbag, 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, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Cadillac Vistiq weighs 1310 to 1665 pounds more than the Volvo EX60. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

Cadillac’s powertrain warranty covers the Vistiq 2 years and 20,000 miles longer than Volvo covers the EX60. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the EX60 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 2 times as many Cadillac dealers as there are Volvo dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Vistiq’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Cadillac vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. With 58 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Cadillac higher than Volvo.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Cadillac vehicles are more reliable than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Cadillac above average in long-term dependability. With 73 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Volvo is rated below average.

The Vistiq’s electric motors produces 246 more horsepower (615 vs. 369) and 296 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 354) than the EX60 P6’s standard electric motor. The Vistiq’s electric motors produces 112 more horsepower (615 vs. 503) and 126 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 524) than the EX60 P10’s standard electric motors. The Vistiq’s electric motors produces 67 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 583) than the EX60 P12’s standard electric motors.

For better stopping power the Vistiq Platinum’s brake rotors are larger than those on the EX60:

	Vistiq Platinum	EX60	EX60
Front Rotors	16.1 inches	13.6 inches	14.8 inches

For better traction, the Vistiq has larger standard tires than the EX60 (285/45R21 vs. 235/55R20). The Vistiq’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the EX60 (305/35R23 vs. 255/45R21).

The Vistiq’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 EX60’s standard 55 series tires. The Vistiq’s optional tires have a lower 35 series profile than the EX60’s optional 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Vistiq has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 20-inch wheels are standard on the EX60. The Vistiq’s optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the EX60.

The Cadillac Vistiq’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Volvo EX60 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires standard on the Vistiq can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The EX60 doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

The Vistiq has a standard automatic load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The EX60 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Vistiq’s wheelbase is 4.9 inches longer than on the EX60 (121.8 inches vs. 116.9 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Vistiq is 1.6 inches wider in the front and 2.2 inches wider in the rear than on the EX60.

For greater off-road capability the Vistiq has a greater minimum ground clearance than the EX60 (7.2 vs. 7 inches), allowing the Vistiq to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Vistiq uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The EX60 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Vistiq offers optional seating for 7 passengers; the EX60 can only carry 5.

The Vistiq has 1.4 inches more front legroom, 1.9 inches more front hip room, 4.4 inches more front shoulder room, 2.8 inches more rear legroom, 4.2 inches more rear hip room and 5.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the EX60.

The Vistiq’s cargo area provides more volume than the EX60.

	Vistiq	EX60
Third Seat Folded	43 cubic feet	n/a
Third Seat Removed	n/a	18.5 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	80.2 cubic feet	64.3 cubic feet

The Vistiq’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the EX60’s (5000 vs. 3600 pounds).

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the EX60, the Vistiq Premium Luxury/Platinum has a passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Vistiq’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 EX60 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Vistiq Premium Luxury/Platinum has a standard heads-up display that projects speed, navigation instruction and driver assistance information readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The EX60 doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

If the windows are left open on the Vistiq the driver can close all of them from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the EX60 can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Vistiq’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The EX60’s power mirror controls are embedded in the infotainment system, seriously distracting drivers who have to adjust them while driving.

When the Vistiq is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The EX60’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Vistiq 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 EX60.

The Vistiq has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the EX60.

Compared to the Volvo EX60, the Cadillac Vistiq eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its standard integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the infotainment system.

The Cadillac Vistiq stands out above the Volvo EX60 by offering not one, but two Qi-compatible phone chargers. This convenience helps travelers with multiple devices to keep powered up on-the-go. Wireless charging eliminates lost or cluttered charging cables and two of them provide more flexibility.

The Vistiq has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The EX60 doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.