The 14 Best Luxury Compact SUVs

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10. 2016 Volvo XC60

Staring price: $36,600

The 2016 Volvo XC60 is one of the top luxury compact SUVs on the road today. The automobile features sporty handling and a very roomy interior. U.S. News and World Report rates the SUV as an 8.3 overall, 8.8 critic’s rating, 8.3 performance, 8.2 interior, and a 9.7 for safety. The stock engine in the auto is a 2.0 liter turbo-four rated at 240 horsepower, and there is a turbo and supercharged 2.0 liter four-cylinder rated at 302 horsepower available as a dealer upgrade in addition to several other drivetrain options. The auto comes standard with all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission. The overall fuel economy rating of the XC60 is 22 MPG (city) and 30 MPG (highway), and the auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in 6.1 seconds with a top overall speed of 122 MPH.