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Kia Sportage vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Volvo V60?

Kia Sportage vs Volvo V60: Key differences

Kia Sportage

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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Volvo V60

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  • moderately more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Sportage is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo V60 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 99 km, about 33 km more than the Kia Sportage.

V60

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo V60 offers moderately more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers clearly more torque with 589 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 209 Nm more.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is somewhat lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 182 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers slightly more boot space – 587 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries a bit more – 580 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 is clearly superior overall 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 £51,400
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 99 km
Kia Sportage
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Kia Sportage
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
45 - 141 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
460 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Volvo
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