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SERES 3 vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (32,900 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SERES 3 or Volvo S60?

SERES 3 vs Volvo S60: Key differences

SERES 3

  • markedly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

SERES 3 is markedly cheaper – starting at 32,900 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,600 £.

As for electric range, the SERES 3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 301 km, about 207 km more than the Volvo S60.

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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 offers substantially more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 292 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 409 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Volvo S60 is only slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,765 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries noticeably more – 475 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 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 £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/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 km
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SERES 3
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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,900 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
301 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
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
300 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
163 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2020
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
SERES
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the SERES 3 have?

The SERES 3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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