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Volvo EX60 vs Kia EV5 comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (54,000 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX60 or Kia EV5?

Volvo EX60 vs Kia EV5: Key differences

Volvo EX60

  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia EV5

  • markedly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EX60

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia EV5 is markedly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Volvo EX60 costs 54,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,571 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX60 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV5. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX60 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 810 km, about 280 km more than the Kia EV5.

EV5

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 EX60 offers significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 374 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia EV5 takes 6.2 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX60 delivers clearly more torque with 790 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

EX60

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, Kia EV5 is very slightly lighter – 2,069 kg compared to 2,190 kg. The difference is around 121 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV5 carries very slightly more – 511 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX60 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 £54,000
EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 620 - 810 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,000 - 70,100 £
Price
39,400 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
620 - 810 km
Electric Range
476 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,190 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
523 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,899 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
435 - 460 kg
Payload
465 - 511 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
374 - 680 HP
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 790 Nm
Torque
295 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
275 - 500 kW
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Kia
Is the Volvo EX60 offered with different drivetrains?

The Volvo EX60 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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