I know that the XC60 was developed alongside the Freelander 2 as part of Ford using the same architecture and sharing many components but does anybody know if they used the same engines or are they completely different? FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey

Don't believe they ever used the 2.2 diesel engine, think they were 2.0 4 cylinder and possibly the 5 cylinder D5.
One of the few cars that appeal as a Freelander 2 replacement in future, if I don't go for a 4x4 Skoda Superb. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

The two vehicles share some DNA, but use a lot of different components, including engines, gearboxes and driveline components.
I know Volvo i6 engine used in the Freelander 2 was also used in the XC60.
However Volvo used their own diesel engines. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The replacement for the SE.
2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Almost sold.
2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone.

What @Nodge68 said, my LR2/FL2 2008(made in 2007) i6 is a Volvo engine. There are other Volvos models that use that engine as well.

The XC60 has moved on since it's 'Ford' days, but it is lovely inside and about the right size to replace a FL2.
The T8 PHEV version seems incredibly powerful. FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 77k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)

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Thanks for the replies

The XC60 is on my " replacement " list alongside the XC40..

However my MY2013 XS SD4 is running well and just on 90000 so hopefully a few more years. FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey

I ordered a XC60 last September - delivery date kept moving originally Feb then April then June so I cancelled.
Very pleased I did as LR then started having 'offers' and available cars and I bought Disco Sport S ( my 4th) - much better command driving position then Volvo and doesn't seem as 'dated' 2011 XS,Sumatra Black, GONE MARCH 2014- RR Evoque Prestige 5 door ,MY 2014,Loire Blue, Silver Roof, Panoramic roof.
MY 2016 Disco Sport HSE Auto Scotia Grey,REJECTED
Mercedes E220D AMG line with air suspension(Gone)
DS 200 SE Dynamic my 21 (Gone)
DS 200 SE Dynamic my 22 (Gone)
Audi Q5 40TDI S line (gone)
Discovery Sport D200 S 2024 MY