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Toyota Prius vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Volvo V60?

Toyota Prius vs Volvo V60: Key differences

Toyota Prius

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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

Prius

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Prius is visibly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Volvo V60 with 2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo V60 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 99 km, about 13 km more than the Toyota Prius.

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 noticeably more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 127 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Prius

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is only slightly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 114 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V60 offers significantly more boot space – 519 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V60 carries markedly more – 506 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
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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

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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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Toyota Prius
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
45 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
460 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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