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Vauxhall Corsa vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Volvo XC60?

Vauxhall Corsa vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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Volvo XC60

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly 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

Corsa

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.

Vauxhall Corsa is substantially cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers clearly more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 350 km more than the Volvo XC60.

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 clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers substantially more torque with 669 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 409 Nm more.

Corsa

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, Vauxhall Corsa is substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 975 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries a bit more – 510 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 leads convincingly 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.

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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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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian elegance with a strong focus on occupant safety, delivering a calm, composed ride and a well-crafted, user-friendly cabin. It’s a practical yet premium compact SUV that balances comfort with confident road manners, ideal for buyers who value refinement and everyday usability.

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Jakub
2 Jul 2026, 06:56:49

I own an XC60 2.4 D3 and I'm delighted. I suspect that later generations of the car are only better.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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