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Volvo S60 vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or Genesis G70?

Volvo S60 vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Volvo S60

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

Genesis G70

  • moderately cheaper

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

S60

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.

Genesis G70 is moderately cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,960 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.

G70

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 substantially more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Genesis G70 is noticeably faster – reaching 240 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 269 Nm more.

S60

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, Volvo S60 is marginally lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers markedly more boot space – 427 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries only slightly more – 475 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 is decisively ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 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
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Genesis
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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