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Kia Sportage vs Volvo S60 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 42500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Volvo S60?

Kia Sportage

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Volvo S60

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Sportage has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the Volvo S60 costs 42500 £. That’s a price difference of around 12352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo S60 manages with 0.70 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 4.30 L per 100 km.

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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 S60 has a decisively edge – offering 455 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 216 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs somewhat better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo S60 pulls clearly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 389 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Kia Sportage is to a small extent lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1715 kg. The difference is around 163 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers evident more room – 587 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage to a small extent takes the win – 580 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo S60 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo S60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £42,500
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Volvo S60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 7.1 L
  • Electric Range : 94 km
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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Volvo S60

The Volvo S60 wears Scandinavian understatement like a tailored suit, pairing a serene cabin with composed handling that makes the daily commute feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers after executive looks, rock‑solid safety and practical versatility — with a dash of discreet luxury — it's a persuasive pick that doesn't need to shout for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
42500 - 65100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1715 - 2039 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4778 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1431 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Kia
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Volvo

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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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