Compare the2026 Chevrolet Blazer EVVS 2026 Volvo XC60

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics
Model Availability
Recommendations

Safety

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The Chevrolet Blazer EV has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The XC60 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Chevrolet Blazer EV achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Volvo XC60 has not been tested.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV comes with a standard HD Surround Vision and it also offers an optional rear camera washer to make backing always safe, regardless of road dirt or grime, while the Volvo XC60 doesn’t offer a camera washer, requiring manual cleaning.

Both the Blazer EV and the XC60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available front parking sensors and driver alert monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Chevrolet Blazer EV is safer than the Volvo XC60:

	Blazer EV	XC60
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	21.6%	22%
Neck Stress	172 lbs.	198 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Neck Stress	115 lbs.	179 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	148/186 lbs.	329/351 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Chevrolet Blazer EV is safer than the Volvo XC60:

	Blazer EV	XC60
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	70	73
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	132	185
Spine Acceleration	30 G’s	45 G’s
Hip Force	219 lbs.	906 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	8 inches	12 inches

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Chevrolet Blazer EV is safer than the XC60:

	Blazer EV	XC60
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	73	106
Torso	ACCEPTABLE	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Force	-245 lbs.	89 lbs.
Torso Deflection Rate	7 MPH	8 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	MARGINAL
Pelvis Force	803 lbs.	1205 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	143	195
Neck Tension	67 lbs.	89 lbs.
Neck Compression	67 lbs.	89 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Force	-268 lbs.	357 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.94 in	1.26 in
Torso Deflection Rate	5 MPH	8 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	MARGINAL
Pelvis Force	446 lbs.	1316 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the Blazer EV is 4.2% to 5.8% less likely to roll over than the XC60.

Warranty

Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty covers the Blazer EV 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Volvo covers the XC60. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the XC60 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 10 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Volvo dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Blazer EV’s warranty.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 80 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volvo is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 33 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Volvo is rated below average.

Engine

The Blazer EV has more powerful engines than the XC60:

	Horsepower	Torque
Blazer EV electric motors	300 HP	355 lbs.-ft.
Blazer EV SS electric motors	615 HP	650 lbs.-ft.
XC60 B5 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid	247 HP	266 lbs.-ft.
XC60 T8 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid	455 HP	523 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Chevrolet Blazer EV electric motors is faster than the XC60 B5 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder:

	Blazer EV	XC60
Zero to 30 MPH	2.7 sec	3 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	6.3 sec	8 sec
45 to 65 MPH Passing	3.7 sec	5.5 sec
Quarter Mile	15.2 sec	16.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	92 MPH	90 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Blazer EV gets better mileage than the XC60 running on electricity:

			MPGe
Blazer EV
	AWD	Electric Motors	102 city/86 hwy
		SS Electric Motors	92 city/77 hwy
XC60
	AWD	T8 Electric Motor	66 city/60 hwy

On the EPA test cycle the Blazer EV running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the XC60 running its gasoline engine:

			MPG
Blazer EV
	FWD	Electric Motor	114 city/95 hwy
		22" Wheels Electric Motor	103 city/86 hwy
XC60
	AWD	2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cyl. Hybrid	28 city/28 hwy
		2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	23 city/30 hwy

The Blazer EV can travel with zero emissions on a full charge for 283 to 302 miles. The XC60 T8 Extended Range has to start its internal combustion engine after only 35 miles.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Chevrolet Blazer EV higher (10 out of 10) than the Volvo XC60 (6). This means the Blazer EV produces up to 12.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the XC60 every 15,000 miles.

Brakes and Stopping

The Blazer EV stops much shorter than the XC60:

	Blazer EV	XC60
100 to 0 MPH	309 feet	379 feet	Car and Driver
70 to 0 MPH	157 feet	186 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	129 feet	131 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Blazer EV has larger standard tires than the XC60 (255/60R19 vs. 235/60R18). The Blazer EV RS’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the XC60 (275/45R21 vs. 265/35R22).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Blazer EV LT has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the XC60. The Blazer EV’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the XC60.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Volvo XC60 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Blazer EV has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The XC60 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires available on the Blazer EV can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The XC60 doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

Suspension and Handling

The front and rear suspension of the Blazer EV uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the XC60, which uses transverse leafs springs in the rear. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Blazer EV’s wheelbase is 9 inches longer than on the XC60 (121.8 inches vs. 112.8 inches).

The Blazer EV SS handles at .89 G’s, while the XC60 T8 Ultra pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Blazer EV RS executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the XC60 B5 Core (26.6 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 27.3 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

Passenger Space

The Blazer EV has 2.9 inches more front headroom, 2.7 inches more front legroom, 1 inch more front hip room, .5 inches more front shoulder room, .1 inches more rear headroom, .9 inches more rear legroom and 2 inches more rear shoulder room than the XC60.

Cargo Capacity

The Blazer EV has a much larger cargo volume than the XC60 with its rear seat up (25.5 vs. 22.4 cubic feet).

Ergonomics

The Blazer EV RS/SS’ standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The XC60 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Blazer EV has standard extendable sun visors. The XC60 doesn’t offer extendable visors.

The Blazer EV is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access to more content and better coverage than the XC60, which solely provides FM radio. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the Blazer EV offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM in the XC60.

HD Radio boasts several benefits over conventional radio: superior sound quality with clearer and consistent FM broadcasts, CD-quality audio, and Multicast Channels offering up to four streams from a single station, adding programming choices. Cars like the Blazer EV equipped with available HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The XC60, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Chevrolet Blazer EV empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

The Blazer EV’s optional Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The XC60 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Model Availability

The Blazer EV is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The XC60 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Recommendations

Motor Trend selected the Blazer EV as their 2024 Sport Utility of the Year. The XC60 has never been chosen.

The Chevrolet Blazer outsold the Volvo XC60 by over two to one during 2024.

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