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Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Volvo XC60 (2026)

Land Rover Range Rover Velar (₹81.00 Lakh – ₹87.50 Lakh) and Volvo XC60 (₹70.90 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).

  • The Volvo XC60 is more affordable — it starts ₹10.10 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Specification Comparison

SpecLand Rover Range Rover VelarVolvo XC60
Ex-showroom price₹81.00 Lakh – ₹87.50 Lakh₹70.90 Lakh
Engine / Motor2.0L P250 turbo-petrol 250 PS / 2.0L D200 diesel 204 PS2.0L B5 turbo-petrol mild-hybrid 250 hp
Max power247 bhp247 bhp
Fuel optionsPetrol, DieselPetrol
TransmissionsTorque Converter ATTorque Converter AT
Mileage (claimed)——
Seating55
Safety ratingNot testedNot tested
Airbags (max)nullnull
Boot space——

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar in short

The Velar is the design-led middle child of the Range Rover family, sold in India in its 2023-facelift form from ₹81.00 lakh for the Dynamic SE to ₹87.50 lakh for the Autobiography, the latter with petrol and diesel identically priced. Engines are a 250 PS 2.0L turbo-petrol (P250) and a 204 PS 2.0L diesel (D200). Prices are from Land Rover India's official pan-India list. It fights the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and its own corporate cousin, the Jaguar F-Pace.

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Volvo XC60 in short

The XC60 is Volvo's best-known model in India, refreshed in 2025 and sold as a single fully-loaded B5 AWD Ultra at ₹70.90 lakh — Volvo's current official figure for the MY2027 revision; some aggregators still show the older ₹69.60 lakh price. The 250 hp mild-hybrid petrol with AWD is the only powertrain. It fights the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in the heart of the midsize luxury SUV class, undercutting the GLC by about ₹6 lakh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper: Range Rover Velar or XC60?

The Volvo XC60 is more affordable — it starts ₹10.10 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)

Range Rover Velar vs XC60 — which is safer?

NCAP ratings: Land Rover Range Rover Velar — not yet tested; Volvo XC60 — not yet tested.

Should I buy the Range Rover Velar or the XC60?

The Volvo XC60 is more affordable — it starts ₹10.10 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.