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Volvo S60 vs Land Rover Discovery - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (455 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (42500 £ vs 67400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or Land Rover Discovery?

Volvo S60

Land Rover Discovery

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

S60 @ Volvo Cars

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.

Volvo S60 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42500 £, while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67400 £. That’s a price difference of around 24857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo S60 manages with 0.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.40 L. The difference is about 7.70 L per 100 km.

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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 S60 has a noticeable edge – offering 455 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.30 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Discovery performs somewhat better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo S60 pulls minimal stronger with 709 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 9 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Volvo S60 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1715 kg compared to 2391 kg. The difference is around 676 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers decisively more room – 986 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 559 L.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery clearly takes the win – 803 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 328 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo S60 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo S60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £42,500
S60 @ Volvo Cars

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
  • Electric Range : 94 km
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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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42500 - 65100 £
Price
67400 - 96900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
94 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 161 g/km
co2
221 - 224 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
89 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1715 - 2039 kg
Curb weight
2391 - 2442 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
4778 mm
Length
4956 mm
Width
1850 mm
Width
2073 mm
Height
1431 mm
Height
1846 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1997 - 2061 L
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
194 - 209 km/h
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
1969 cm3
Engine capacity
2997 cm3

General
Model Year
2022 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Land Rover

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Is the Volvo S60 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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