2025 Volvo V60 Cross Country vs 2026 GMC Yukon

$50,300 · Crossover

$69,200 · SUV

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Volvo V60 Cross Country bursts onto the scene with sophisticated Scandinavian flair, blending the agility of a wagon with rugged capability, boasting an efficient 27 combined MPG. Conversely, the massive 2026 GMC Yukon offers sheer American muscle, towering at 76.5 inches high and delivering a commanding 355 horsepower from its standard setup. This comparison pits efficient elegance against brute force, highlighted by the significant $18,900 MSRP gap; the Volvo starts at $50,300 while the Yukon commands $69,200. Performance junkies will note the Yukon's substantial 108 hp advantage over the Volvo's 247 hp. However, the Volvo offsets this with superior economy, achieving 31 highway MPG compared to the Yukon’s 20 highway MPG. While both offer an identical 25.5 cu ft of cargo space, the fundamental difference lies in purpose: agile, premium efficiency versus cavernous, truck-based power.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Volvo V60 Cross Country

The Volvo V60 Cross Country wins for commuting due to its significantly better combined fuel economy of 27 MPG versus the Yukon's 17 MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2026 GMC Yukon

The 2026 GMC Yukon is the better family hauler, offering vastly superior size and power to manage larger groups and longer road trips.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2026 GMC Yukon

Enthusiasts seeking outright performance will favor the Yukon's muscular 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque.

💰 Best Value

2025 Volvo V60 Cross Country

The V60 Cross Country offers exceptional premium crossover features for $18,900 less than the entry price of the Yukon.

Choose the Volvo V60 Cross Country if...

You prioritize running costs and efficiency, benefiting from 27 combined MPG.
You prefer a more manageable footprint (188.5 inches long) for urban navigation.
You desire standard All-Wheel Drive capability combined with recommended premium fuel performance.

Choose the GMC Yukon if...

You absolutely need the high output of 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque.
Maximum passenger and towing capability is required, reflected in its larger stature (210.1 inches long).
You prefer rear-wheel-drive dynamics and can tolerate the $69,200 starting MSRP.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Volvo V60 Cross Country	GMC Yukon
Length	188.5"	210.1"
Width	72.8"	81.0"
Height	59.2"	76.5"
Wheelbase	113.2"	121.0"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Volvo	GMC
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	✓	✓
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 Preparation System	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Adaptive Headlights	✓	—
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Fixed Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	2
Rear Folding Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Volvo	GMC
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	5.3 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	V8
Base Engine Type	mild hybrid	gas
Horsepower	247 hp @ 5400 rpm	355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque	258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm	383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Overhead valves (OHV)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	—	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Volvo	GMC
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Hill Descent Control	✓	—
Rear Differential Type	—	Limited Slip

Fuel

Feature	Volvo	GMC
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	24/31 MPG	15/20 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	27 MPG	17 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	381.6/492.9 mi.	360.0/480.0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.9 gal.	24.0 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Volvo	GMC
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	✓
Side View Camera	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	—
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	—
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	—
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	—	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	—	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	—	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	—	✓
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry	—	✓
Leatherette Steering Wheel	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	—	✓
Sun Sensor	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Volvo	GMC
Infotainment Display	9.0 in	16.8 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Stereo Power	220W	—
Speaker System	10	10
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	—
Premium Speaker Brand	—	Bose
Subwoofer Count	—	1
Surround Audio	—	Discrete
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	—	✓
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	—	✓

Power Feature

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

Frontseats

Feature	Volvo	GMC
Front Head Room	37.4 in.	42.3 in.
Front Leg Room	42.3 in.	44.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room	56.1 in.	65.5 in.
Front Hip Room	55.3 in.	61.5 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	✓
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level

Rearseats

Feature	Volvo	GMC
Rear Head Room	38.1 in.	38.9 in.
Rear Leg Room	35.2 in.	42.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	54.5 in.	64.7 in.
Rear Hip Room	53.4 in.	61.3 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Rear Seat Feature	✓	—
Pass-Thru Center Armrest	✓	—
Folding Center Armrest	—	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	—	✓
Power Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Volvo	GMC
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Size	18 x 7.5 in	20 x 9.0 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	215/55R18	275/60R20
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Full Size Non-Matching
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	Underbody Mounted

Suspension

Feature	Volvo	GMC
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Volvo	GMC
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	12 yr./ unlimited mi.	6 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ unlimited mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	3 yr./ 30000 mi.	1 yr./ unlimited mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Volvo V60 Cross Country and 2026 GMC Yukon.

How much more powerful is the 2026 GMC Yukon compared to the 2025 Volvo V60 Cross Country?

The 2026 GMC Yukon is substantially more powerful, boasting 355 horsepower, which is 108 more than the 247 horsepower produced by the 2025 Volvo V60 Cross Country. This significant power difference is backed up by the Yukon’s higher torque figure of 383 lb-ft.

What is the trade-off regarding fuel efficiency between these two vehicles?

There is a considerable fuel economy penalty for choosing the larger Yukon; it achieves only 17 combined MPG compared to the V60 Cross Country’s 27 combined MPG. This 10 MPG difference means the Volvo is much cheaper to run daily, despite the Volvo recommending premium fuel.

Are these vehicles similar in terms of cargo hauling capacity?

Surprisingly, yes, both vehicles offer the exact same stated cargo capacity of 25.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats. However, the Yukon’s greater overall length and height suggest superior overall passenger and potential maximum cargo space when configurations allow.

Which vehicle has a lower starting price?

The 2025 Volvo V60 Cross Country is significantly more accessible with an MSRP of $50,300. This represents a substantial saving of $18,900 compared to the 2026 GMC Yukon, which starts at $69,200.

Does the difference in drive type affect daily driving or capability?

The Volvo comes standard with All-Wheel Drive, suitable for varied weather, while the Yukon features Rear Wheel Drive as standard. The V60's AWD offers better grip assurance in slick conditions compared to the Yukon’s RWD configuration.