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Fiat Panda vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or Volvo XC60?

Fiat Panda vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Panda

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat Panda is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Fiat Panda with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

XC60

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC60 offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 336 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers significantly more torque with 669 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 577 Nm more.

Panda

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Volvo XC60 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is considerably lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 1,095 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries markedly more – 510 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,100 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
113 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
3,635 mm
Length
-
Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
92 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Fiat Panda?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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