2025 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country

$56,700 · SUV

$52,300 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

Deciding between the rugged, commanding 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser and the sophisticated, efficient 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country often boils down to capability versus refinement. The Land Cruiser starts at a higher MSRP of $56,700 compared to the Volvo's $52,300, reflecting its more robust, larger footprint at 196.4 inches long. Power figures clearly favor Toyota, as the Land Cruiser pumps out 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque versus the V60's 247 hp. However, that power comes at a cost to efficiency; the Land Cruiser nets 23 MPG combined while the Volvo edges it out with 26 MPG combined. Furthermore, the Land Cruiser requires premium fuel, whereas the V60 only recommends it. This comparison pits sheer off-road readiness against daily-driving economy and size.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country

The 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country wins for commuters due to its superior combined fuel economy of 26 MPG and smaller size.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser offers significantly more presence and cargo capacity at 46.2 cubic feet, suiting families needing maximum interior room.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Land Cruiser is the clear winner for enthusiasts seeking raw power, delivering a substantial 465 lb-ft of torque and 326 hp.

💰 Best Value

2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country

The 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country offers better efficiency and a $4,400 lower entry price, making it the stronger value proposition.

Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser if...

You require maximum pulling power, boasting 465 lb-ft of torque.
You frequently haul gear, benefiting from its 46.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity.
You prefer the commanding view and larger footprint of a traditional body-on-frame SUV (196.4 inches long).

Choose the Volvo V60 Cross Country if...

You prioritize fuel costs, achieving 26 MPG combined versus the Land Cruiser's 23 MPG.
You want to save $4,400 upfront, as the Volvo starts at $52,300.
You prefer a slightly more agile daily driver that only recommends premium fuel instead of requiring it.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Toyota Land Cruiser	Volvo V60 Cross Country
Length	196.4"	188.5"
Width	77.9"	75.4"
Height	75.7"	59.2"
Wheelbase	112.2"	113.2"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Toyota	Volvo
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	—
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Fog Lights	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	—	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	—	✓
Adaptive Headlights	—	✓
Front Fixed Headrests	—	✓
Rear Folding Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Toyota	Volvo
Base Engine Displacement	2.4 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	mild hybrid	mild hybrid
Horsepower	326 hp @ 6000 rpm	247 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque	465 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm	258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Toyota	Volvo
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	four wheel drive	all wheel drive
4WD System Type	Full Time	—
Transfer Case Gearing	Electronic Hi-Lo	—
Center Differential Type	Limited Slip	—
[object Object]	✓	—
[object Object]	✓	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓

Fuel

Feature	Toyota	Volvo
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	22/25 MPG	23/31 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	23 MPG	26 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	393.8/447.5 mi.	365.7/492.9 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.9 gal.	15.9 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Toyota	Volvo
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	—
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	—
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	—
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Rear Parking Sensors with Side Sensing	—	✓
Front Door Pockets	—	✓
Rear Door Pockets	—	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts	—	✓
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Toyota	Volvo
Infotainment Display	8.0 in	9.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	6	10
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	3 months
Stereo Power	—	220W
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	—	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Toyota	Volvo
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Moonroof Type	—	1st Row Power Glass
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Toyota	Volvo
Front Head Room	40.1 in.	37.4 in.
Front Leg Room	43.0 in.	42.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room	58.5 in.	56.1 in.
Front Hip Room	55.4 in.	55.3 in.
Seat Material: Cloth	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	6-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Leather	—	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	—	8-way
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	—	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	—	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power

Rearseats

Feature	Toyota	Volvo
Rear Head Room	39.3 in.	38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room	36.7 in.	35.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	59.2 in.	54.5 in.
Rear Hip Room	57.0 in.	53.4 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	—
Folding Center Armrest	✓	—
Folding Rear Seat Feature	—	✓
Pass-Thru Center Armrest	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Toyota	Volvo
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Diameter	18 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	245/70R18	215/55R18
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Matching	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Inside Mounted
Wheel Size	—	18 x 7.5 in

Suspension

Feature	Toyota	Volvo
Front Suspension Type	Independent	—
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	—	✓

Warranty

Feature	Toyota	Volvo
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	8 yr./ 100000 mi.	—
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	12 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	2 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	2 yr./ 25000 mi.	2 yr./ 20000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser and 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country.

Which vehicle is significantly more powerful for highway merging?

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser pulls ahead significantly with 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque, whereas the 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country offers 247 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.

How do the fuel requirements differ between these two?

The Land Cruiser strictly requires premium unleaded gasoline for its higher-output engine. Conversely, the V60 Cross Country only recommends premium unleaded, making regular fuel a possibility depending on driving habits.

Is the extra size of the Land Cruiser worth the lower fuel economy?

The Land Cruiser is 7.9 inches longer and over 16 inches taller than the V60, providing substantial exterior heft, but this results in a lower 23 MPG combined rating versus the Volvo's 26 MPG combined.

Which vehicle is better suited for a small urban garage?

The 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country is much easier to manage in tight city spots, as it is shorter in length (188.5 inches vs. 196.4 inches) and notably narrower.

Can the AWD systems handle similar off-road tasks?

While both offer capable AWD/four-wheel drive systems, the Land Cruiser's larger height (75.7 inches) and truck-like stance generally imply greater ground clearance for serious off-roading than the lower, wagon-based V60 Cross Country.

What is the difference in base pricing for these models?

There is a $4,400 difference in starting MSRP; the 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country begins at $52,300 while the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser starts at $56,700.