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Skoda Karoq vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or Volvo V60?

Skoda Karoq vs Volvo V60: Key differences

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Karoq

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Karoq is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,566 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

V60

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 V60 offers significantly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Karoq is somewhat faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers substantially more torque with 709 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 349 Nm more.

Karoq

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, Skoda Karoq is noticeably lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 354 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers only slightly more boot space – 521 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,630 L, about 199 L more than the Volvo V60.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries barely more – 549 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 is far ahead 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 £41,600
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 93 km
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Skoda Karoq

The Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.

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Reviews Skoda Karoq

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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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Reviews Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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Michael Hauser
2 Oct 2025, 08:00:10

I drive a V60 T6 TE e‑AWD Inscription MY 2022

Overall I'm very satisfied with it.

Positives +
+ Safety
+ Performance
+ Fuel consumption
+ Service and running costs
+ Driving feel (still has a bit of the Swedish tank about it)
+ Average consumption 5.2 l/100 km

Negatives -
- 180 km/h limiter, supposedly due to excessive centrifugal forces on the electric motor
- Thinner side windows than the predecessor
- Still very firm suspension
- 8‑speed automatic (feels like the car is always shifting)
- Volvo's own customer service has massively deteriorated in recent years (their new motto seems to be "take it or leave it")

As a long‑time Volvo customer, this will be my last Volvo — I'm not willing to go along with the (now purely electric and largely China‑produced) madness.

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Skoda Karoq
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Price
41,600 - 65,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
93 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 173 g/km
co2
54 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,064 kg
Trunk capacity
521 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4,390 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Height
1,432 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Max trunk capacity
1,431 L
Payload
456 - 549 kg
Payload
466 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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
115 - 190 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Karoq have?

The Skoda Karoq is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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