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Volvo S60 vs Alfa Romeo Giulia comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 520 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 48,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Volvo S60 vs Alfa Romeo Giulia: Key differences

Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
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Alfa Romeo Giulia

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • a bit 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

S60

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo S60 is slightly cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs 48,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Alfa Romeo Giulia with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Giulia

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 Alfa Romeo Giulia offers moderately more power – delivering 520 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers moderately more torque with 709 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 109 Nm more.

S60

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, Alfa Romeo Giulia is only slightly lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alfa Romeo Giulia offers a bit more boot space – 480 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alfa Romeo Giulia carries a bit more – 535 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 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
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
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Reviews Volvo S60

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Maynor
27 Apr 2026, 22:48:18

I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Price
48,000 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
94 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 161 g/km
co2
141 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Curb weight
1,640 - 1,735 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
480 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,874 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
415 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
210 - 520 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
470 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
154 - 382 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,143 - 2,891 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Alfa Romeo
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S60 have?

The Volvo S60 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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