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Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or Volvo S60?

Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space
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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

Rocks Electric

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is substantially cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,666 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo S60 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 94 km, about 19 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.

S60

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S60 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 447 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 669 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo S60 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is substantially lighter – 558 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 1,157 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers substantially more boot space – 427 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 364 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries considerably more – 475 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 333 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric is decisively ahead 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 £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
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27 Apr 2026, 22:48:18

I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Volvo S60

Costs and Consumption
Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
558 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
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Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
142 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
40 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Rocks Electric have?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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