2020 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2020 Volvo XC60 is has the T8 range included in its list. Also, there is a Polestar model to look forward to. The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan has more standard safety features to offer. It has lots of cargo space, and promises a relaxed ride too.

Design & Style

The 2020 Volvo XC60 simply oozes with great design features Stylish components make the rugged look a little bit subtler and more modern than you can imagine. Inside it, you will find the best quality materials. Also you will enjoy the space for passengers, which can accommodate even the tallest ones.

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan comes standard with cloth upholstery. While the first two rows are gifted with generous space, the third row is left to accommodate kids only. There are plenty of good quality materials found in the interior, but it does not compare with what the XC60 can offer.

Technology & Safety

Just like its brothers from the brand, the 2020 XC60 has the nine-inch touchscreen for its Sensus infotainment system. This works to integrate functionalities for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, satellite radio, Bluetooth, 10-speaker stereo, and all others. There is a rearview camera that comes standard with this ride. Other safety aids include oncoming lane mitigation, collision mitigation with active braking, driver drowsiness monitoring, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, and run-off road mitigation comes with the base trim. There is also a feature that works for pedestrian, cyclist, and large animal detection.

The Tiguan's standard features start with its 6.5-inch touch screen for its infotainment system. This supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as the Bluetooth interface, USB port, and the six-speaker audio. It has a Wi-Fit hot spot as part of its standard list too. While it has promised to offer more standard driver aids, the list, for now, includes blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, and a rearview camera.

Performance

Carrying a 3.5-liter, V6 engine under the hood, the 2020 Acura MDX packs 290 horsepower. As for the 2020 XC60, the most basic T5 produces 250 horsepower. The second version is found in the T6, which is a supercharged and turbocharged engine that produces 316 horsepower. There is a T8 that combines the T6 with an electric motor to produce 400 horsepower, and lastly the Polestar Engineered version for a 415-horsepower register. The 2021 Tiguan will surely shy away from these numbers, as its four-cylinder engine can only generate up to 184 horsepower.

The Bottom Line

Appealing and dashingly handsome on the outside, the 2020 Volvo XC60 meets a lot of expectations with what it can offer. It has a powerful set of engines too, allowing you to choose which one will be best for your needs.

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