2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid vs. Volvo XC60

2025 RAV4
RAV4
2025 XC60
XC60

Overview

Features

2025 RAV4

2025XC60

Base MSRP

$44,265

$58,050

Engine

2.5L inline 4-cylinder

2.0L inline 4-cylinder

Estimated Combined Fuel Economy (mpg)

94

63

Folding Rear Seats

60/40 split

40/20/40

Headroom (front/rear)

37.7 / 39.5

38.0 / 38.0

Horsepower

302

455

Leg Room (front/rear)

41.0 / 37.8

41.5 / 38.0

Seats

5

5

Shoulder Room (front/rear)

57.8 / 56.4

58.2 / 56.3

In our RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid vs. XC60 comparison, we examine how these plug-in hybrid crossover SUVs measure up.

 

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a starting MSRP of $44,265, while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD has a starting MSRP of $58,050. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 94 MPGe, while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 63 MPGe. Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD have a seating capacity of five.


With rear seats up, the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a cargo capacity of 33.5 cu. ft., while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD has a cargo capacity of 22.4 cu. ft. With the rear seats folded down, the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a cargo capacity of 69.8 cu. ft., while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD has a cargo capacity of 63.3 cu. ft.

Pricing

Features

2025 RAV4

2025XC60

Base MSRP

$44,265

$58,050

 

 

Hybrid & Electric

Features

2025 RAV4

2025XC60

Battery kWh (max)

18.12

18.80

Battery type

Lithium Ion

Lithium Ion

Hybrid type

Active Hybrid

Active Hybrid

Plug-in

Standard

Standard

Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD have plug-in hybrid systems.

Engine

Features

2025 RAV4

2025XC60

Compressor

Not Available

Turbo, Standard

Engine

2.5L inline 4-cylinder

2.0L inline 4-cylinder

Horsepower

302

455

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a 2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine, while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD has a 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has 302 combined net horsepower, while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD has 455 combined net horsepower.

 

Fuel Economy

Features

2025 RAV4

2025XC60

Estimated Combined Fuel Economy (mpg)

94

63

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 94 MPGe, while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 63 MPGe.

Transmission

Features

2025 RAV4

2025XC60

Drive

AWD

AWD

Transmission Speeds

Variable

8

Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE and the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core have All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has variable transmission speeds, while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD has 8 transmission speeds.

Safety and Driver Assist

Features

2025 RAV4

2025XC60

Blind spot warning sensor

Standard

Standard

Collision warning system activates at low speed

Front And Rear

Front And Rear

Collision warning system includes automatic braking

Yes

Yes

Cornering brake control

Standard

Not Available

Cross-traffic alert (front / rear)

Not Available / Standard

Not Available / Standard

Day Time Running Lights

Standard

Standard

Electronic traction control

Standard

Standard

Front airbags (driver / passenger)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Hill holder

Standard

Standard

Knee airbags (driver / passenger)

Standard / Not Available

Standard / Not Available

LATCH system

Standard

Standard

Lane departure warning

Standard

Standard

Lane departure warning activates steering

Yes

Yes

Low tire pressure warning

Standard

Standard

Power steering

Standard

Standard

Rear parking distance sensors

Standard Camera

Standard Rear Park Assist Camera Sensor & Camera

Side airbags (front / rear / third row)

Standard / Not Available / Not Available

Standard / Not Available / Not Available

Side curtain airbags (front only / front and rear / all three rows)

Not Available / Standard / Not Available

Not Available / Standard / Not Available

Stability control

Standard

Standard

Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD have standard driver and passenger front airbags. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD both have standard driver knee airbags.

Comfort and Convenience

Features

2025 RAV4

2025XC60

Adaptive cruise control

Yes

No

Auto-dimming rear view mirror

Optional

Standard

Automatic high beams

Standard

Standard

Climate control type

Auto

Auto

Climate control zones

2

2

Coming home device

Optional

Optional

Electronic parking brake

Standard

Standard

Folding Rear Seats

60/40 split

40/20/40

Front seat height adjustment (driver / passenger)

Electric / -

Memory / Memory

Heated door mirrors (driver / passenger)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Intermittent windshield wiper type

Variable, Optional Automatic

Automatic

Multi-function steering wheel

Standard

Standard

Smart key

Standard

Standard

Steering wheel adjustment (height / telescopic / easy entry)

Standard / Standard / Not Available

Standard / Standard / Not Available

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has standard adaptive cruise control, while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD does not have adaptive cruise control. Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD have standard tilt and telescopic-adjustment steering wheels. Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD have standard smart key systems.

Infotainment

Features

2025 RAV4

2025XC60

Android Auto compatible

Standard

Standard

Apple CarPlay compatible

Standard

Standard

Navigation display

8.00 in. 3D and voice

12.30 in. Satellite View

Navigation system

Standard

Standard

Satellite radio

Standard

Standard

Speakers

6

11

Telematics system

Safety Connect®

Volvo On Call

Voice activation

Standard

Standard

Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD have a standard navigation system. Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD have standard satellite radio and standard voice activation.

Interior

Features

2025 RAV4

2025XC60

12V power outlet (front / rear / cargo)

Standard / Not Available / Standard

Standard / Not Available / Standard

Armrest (front / rear)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Cupholders (front / rear)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Overhead console storage

Standard

Standard

Reading lights (front / rear)

Standard / Not Available

Standard / Standard

Seats

5

5

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD have a seating capacity of five. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD have standard front and rear armrests. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD have standard front and rear cupholders.

Warranty

Features

2025 RAV4

2025XC60

Whole vehicle warranty (months / miles)

36 / 36000

48 / 50000

Roadside assistance (months / miles)

24 / 9999999

48 / 9999999

Powertrain warranty (months / miles)

60 / 60000

48 / 50000

Hybrid battery warranty (months / mi)

120 / 150000

96 / 100000

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD comes with ToyotaCare, a no-additional cost plan that covers normal factory scheduled maintenance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD comes with the Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance Program coverage for 3 years or 30,000 miles. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has 24/7 Roadside Assistance for 24-month/unlimited mileage, while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD has a 48-month/unlimited mileage roadside assistance plan. The Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a 120-month/150,000-mile Hybrid battery warranty, while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD has a 96-month/100,000-mile hybrid battery warranty. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD has a 48-month/50,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Exterior

Features

2025 RAV4

2025XC60

Cargo door type

Liftgate

Liftgate

Disc brakes

4

4

Hands free rear doors (rear driver / rear passenger)

No / No

No / No

Headlights

LED

LED

Side mirror indicator lights (driver / passenger)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Spare/Temporary Tire

Standard

Not Available

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a standard spare/temporary tire, while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD does not have a spare/temporary tire. Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD have LED headlights. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD both have standard side mirror indicator lights.

Suspension

Features

2025 RAV4

2025XC60

Stabilizer bar (front / rear)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD have standard front and rear stabilizer bars.

Dimensions

Features

2025 RAV4

2025XC60

Curb weight (lbs)

4235

4660

Headroom (front/rear)

37.7 / 39.5

38.0 / 38.0

Leg Room (front/rear)

41.0 / 37.8

41.5 / 38.0

Overall height (in)

67.0

65.2

Overall length (in)

180.9

185.4

Overall width (in)

73.0

74.9

Shoulder Room (front/rear)

57.8 / 56.4

58.2 / 56.3

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

112.8

With rear seats up, the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a cargo capacity of 33.5 cu. ft., while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD has a cargo capacity of 22.4 cu. ft. With the rear seats folded down, the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a cargo capacity of 69.8 cu. ft., while the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Core AWD has a cargo capacity of 63.3 cu. ft.

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