Vauxhall Grandland vs Volvo S60 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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.

Vauxhall Grandland has a visibly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32600 £, while the Volvo S60 costs 42500 £. That’s a price difference of around 9952 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 manages with 0.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Vauxhall Grandland with 2.60 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Grandland performs significantly better – achieving up to 523 km, about 429 km more than the Volvo S60.

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 visibly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is distinctly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Vauxhall Grandland takes 6.10 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Grandland performs a bit better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 pulls visibly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 509 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Vauxhall Grandland is minimal lighter – 1675 kg compared to 1715 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Grandland offers noticeably more room – 550 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 123 L.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Grandland slightly takes the win – 568 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Our conclusion: The Volvo S60 proves to be leaves its rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Volvo S60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.