Comparison: Turning circle Volvo XC60 vs. competitors 2024

When it comes to choosing a mid-size SUV, the agility and urban maneuverability of the vehicle are paramount. Enter the Volvo XC60, a sleek Swedish machine that isn't just a pretty face, but a competent twirler in tight spots, too. With the turn of a wheel, it dances around corners with the grace of a ballroom dancer, albeit one weighing a couple of tons. It's that nimble turning circle that we'll be dissecting—how it compares to its forebears and to the contemporary vehicular ballet dancers of today's motoring world.

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Volvo XC60 - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

The XC60's pirouette prowess has undergone some subtle refinements over its generational evolution. The first generation of this Swedish chariot, from 2008 to 2013, had a turning circle of 11.90 meters, which widened slightly to 12.10 meters post-facelift (2013-2017)—perhaps the automotive equivalent of a diet of Swedish meatballs. Yet, as with all great performers, the XC60 honed its craft, and by its second generation (2017-2021), it trimmed down its turning circle to a svelte 11.80 meters, maintaining this figure even after a crisp facelift in 2021.

Volvo XC60 generations

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Volvo XC60 generations
Generation yearTurning circle
XC60, Model year 2008 (1.Generation)11.9 m
XC60, Model year 2013 (1.Generation (1. Facelift))12.1 m
XC60, Model year 2017 (XC60 2. Generation)11.8 m
XC60, Model year 2021 (XC60 2.Generation (1. Facelift))11.8 m
1. XC60, Model year 2008 (1.Generation) 11.9 m
2. XC60, Model year 2013 (1.Generation (1. Facelift)) 12.1 m
3. XC60, Model year 2017 (XC60 2. Generation) 11.8 m
4. XC60, Model year 2021 (XC60 2.Generation (1. Facelift)) 11.8 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (1.Generation) from 2008 and last generation (XC60 2.Generation (1. Facelift)) from 2021 is 0.1 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of XC60 is 11.8 m.

Variants

Volvo XC60 variants: XC60 vs. XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid

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Turning circle: Volvo XC60 variants
Variant nameTurning circle
XC6011.8 m
XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid11.8 m
1. XC60 11.8 m
2. XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 11.8 m

The turning circle compared to other Volvo models

Within the Volvo family, the XC60's turning skills are a subject of domestic competition. The Volvo EX90, despite its colossal size, matches the XC60 with an 11.80m turning radius, while the compact urbanite, the EX30, pirouettes at just 10.60 meters (See EX30 Turning Circle). The V60 and its Recharge Plug-in Hybrid counterpart, however, offer slightly tighter contention at 11.00 meters (See V60 Turning Circle). In stark contrast, the larger XC90 peers enviously, lumbering at a less nimble 12.10 meters (See XC90 Turning Circle).

Volvo XC60 vs other current cars by Volvo

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Turning circle: XC60 vs. other models by Volvo
Variant nameTurning circle
EX30 10.6 m
V60 11 m
V60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 11 m
S60 11.3 m
S60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 11.3 m
V60 Cross Country 11.3 m
S90 11.4 m
S90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 11.4 m
V90 11.4 m
V90 Cross Country 11.4 m
V90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 11.4 m
EX90 11.8 m
XC60 11.8 m
XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 11.8 m
EX40 11.8 m
EC40 11.8 m
C40 Recharge Pure Electric 11.8 m
XC40 11.8 m
XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 11.8 m
XC40 Recharge Pure Electric 11.8 m
XC90 12.1 m
XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 12.1 m
1. EX30 10.6 m
2. V60 11 m
3. V60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 11 m
4. S60 11.3 m
5. S60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 11.3 m
6. V60 Cross Country 11.3 m
7. S90 11.4 m
8. S90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 11.4 m
9. V90 11.4 m
10. V90 Cross Country 11.4 m
11. V90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 11.4 m
12. EX90 11.8 m
13. XC60 11.8 m
14. XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 11.8 m
15. EX40 11.8 m
16. EC40 11.8 m
17. C40 Recharge Pure Electric 11.8 m
18. XC40 11.8 m
19. XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 11.8 m
20. XC40 Recharge Pure Electric 11.8 m
21. XC90 12.1 m
22. XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 12.1 m

How does the turning circle of the Volvo XC60 compare to it's nearest competitors?

When throwing the XC60 into the arena with its rivals, it stands its ground with Swedish dignity. The nimble Suzuki S-Cross, for example, puts up a strong fight at 10.80 meters (See S-Cross Turning Circle), while the German precision of the Mercedes-Benz GLB is close behind with 11.70 meters (See GLB Turning Circle). The luxury Maserati Levante shares the dance floor with 11.70 meters as well (See Levante Turning Circle), and let's not overlook the electric prowess of the Tesla Model X, albeit with a wider turning circle of 12.40 meters (See Model X Turning Circle). It's a tight circulation of rivals, but the XC60 keeps spinning with the best of them, at times out-twisting the heavier and longer-wheelbase contenders.

Volvo XC60 vs. similar cars

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Turning circle: Volvo XC60 vs. similar cars
Car modelTurning circle
Ligier JS 60 20209.5 m
Peugeot 4008 201210.6 m
SsangYong Korando 201110.6 m
Hyundai Tucson 200410.8 m
Dodge Nitro 200711.1 m
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 201311.2 m
SsangYong Actyon 200611.2 m
Hyundai Santa Fe 200111.3 m
Hyundai ix55 200911.4 m
Infiniti QX30 201611.4 m
Cadillac XT4 202011.6 m
Ford Kuga 200811.6 m
Renault Koleos 200811.6 m
Mercedes-Benz GLB 201911.7 m
Mercedes-Benz GLC 201511.8 m
Volvo XC60 202111.8 m
ALPINA XD3 201311.9 m
Jaguar E-Pace 201811.9 m
Ford Edge 201611.9 m
Citroen C-Crosser 200712 m
Land Rover Range Rover Velar 201712 m
ALPINA XD4 201812.1 m
BMW X5 200012.1 m
Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse 200612.1 m
Audi Q8 201813.3 m
1. Ligier JS 60 2020 9.5 m
2. Peugeot 4008 2012 10.6 m
3. SsangYong Korando 2011 10.6 m
4. Hyundai Tucson 2004 10.8 m
5. Dodge Nitro 2007 11.1 m
6. Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2013 11.2 m
7. SsangYong Actyon 2006 11.2 m
8. Hyundai Santa Fe 2001 11.3 m
9. Hyundai ix55 2009 11.4 m
10. Infiniti QX30 2016 11.4 m
11. Cadillac XT4 2020 11.6 m
12. Ford Kuga 2008 11.6 m
13. Renault Koleos 2008 11.6 m
14. Mercedes-Benz GLB 2019 11.7 m
15. Mercedes-Benz GLC 2015 11.8 m
16. Volvo XC60 2021 11.8 m
17. ALPINA XD3 2013 11.9 m
18. Jaguar E-Pace 2018 11.9 m
19. Ford Edge 2016 11.9 m
20. Citroen C-Crosser 2007 12 m
21. Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2017 12 m
22. ALPINA XD4 2018 12.1 m
23. BMW X5 2000 12.1 m
24. Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse 2006 12.1 m
25. Audi Q8 2018 13.3 m

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