XC60 vs Sorento comparison

By starting price alone, Sorento is ₩29,290,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

XC60 and Sorento compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

XC60

What is good

  • Strengths are safety features, calm Scandinavian design and T map-based infotainment.

What could be better

  • The plug-in hybrid is much more expensive, and the gasoline model has ordinary fuel economy.

XC60 official site

Sorento

What is good

  • Roomy interior, a 3rd-row option and a fuel-efficient hybrid make it a very versatile family SUV.

What could be better

  • Upper hybrid 4WD trims climb into the ₩50,000,000 range, and the 3rd row is tight for adults.

Sorento official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemXC60Visit siteSorentoVisit site
Starting price≈$49,563.58+ (₩65,700,000)Checked on official page≈$27,467.43+ (₩36,410,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classMid-sizeMid-size
FuelGasoline, Plugin hybridGasoline, Hybrid
Domestic/importedImportedDomestic
Top price9,1204,795
Fuel/energy economyB5 AWD about 9.9km/L (combined, based on external source, needs checking)
  • Gasoline 2.5 Turbo combined about 10.0~10.8km/L
  • hybrid combined about 13.8~15.7km/L (external source)
Power
  • B5 AWD 250 hp
  • T8 AWD engine 317 hp + electric motor (system about 455 hp)
  • 2.5 gasoline turbo 281 hp
  • 43.0kgf.m, 1.6 turbo hybrid system about 235 hp
Seats5-seater5, 6, 7
Price by trim
  • 2026 model year: B5 AWD (mild hybrid) Plus ₩65,700,000
  • Ultra ₩73,300,000
  • T8 AWD plug-in hybrid Ultra ₩91,200,000 (official consumer price)
  • 2027 model year, 10 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline Prestige 2.5 Turbo ₩36,410,000 ~ Black Edition 2.5 Turbo ₩44,410,000
  • Hybrid Prestige 1.6 Hybrid ₩39,630,000 ~ Black Edition 1.6 Hybrid ₩47,950,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩48,950,000. Options priced separately
Good forRecommended for mid-size imported SUV buyers who value safety and a luxurious feel.Families looking for a mid-size family SUV with a choice of gasoline or hybrid
TypeCarsCars
CategorySUVSUV
CompanyVolvo, SwedenKia, South Korea
Plans
      Pros
      • Strengths are safety features, calm Scandinavian design and T map-based infotainment.
      • Roomy interior, a 3rd-row option and a fuel-efficient hybrid make it a very versatile family SUV.
      Cons
      • The plug-in hybrid is much more expensive, and the gasoline model has ordinary fuel economy.
      • Upper hybrid 4WD trims climb into the ₩50,000,000 range, and the 3rd row is tight for adults.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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