The XC60, part of Volvo's lineup since 2010, is a midsize SUV with seating up to 5. It handles mud, snow, and sand with ease with optional all-wheel drive (AWD). Strong on technology, it has offered Android Auto and Apple CarPlay since 2019. Volvo offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2011 Volvo XC60 is safe compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2011 Volvo XC60 has a score of 88, implying a 0.031% chance of driver death (2.8% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2011 Volvo XC60 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0312% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 3.5675%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0312% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 3.5675% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2011 Volvo XC60 is 33% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2011 Volvo XC60 is 23% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
And it is safer than many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2011 Volvo XC60 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 69 to 95. The 2011 Volvo XC60 is safer than the 2011 Nissan Murano, the 2011 INFINITI EX, the 2011 Volvo S60, the 2011 Ford Edge, the 2011 Lincoln MKX, the 2011 Toyota Highlander, the 2011 Acura RDX, the 2011 BMW X3, the 2011 Cadillac SRX, and the 2011 Audi Q5.
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