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Toyota Corolla vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Volvo S60?

Toyota Corolla vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter

Volvo S60

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space

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

Corolla

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.

Toyota Corolla is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,937 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

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 178 HP. That’s roughly 277 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

Corolla

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, Toyota Corolla is noticeably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers moderately more boot space – 427 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 66 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries very slightly more – 475 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 stands well ahead of its rival 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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S60

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
Toyota Corolla
Volvo S60

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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Volvo S60

The Volvo S60 wears Scandinavian understatement like a tailored suit, pairing a serene cabin with composed handling that makes the daily commute feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers after executive looks, rock‑solid safety and practical versatility — with a dash of discreet luxury — it's a persuasive pick that doesn't need to shout for attention.

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Toyota Corolla
Volvo S60

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
100 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Volvo
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