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Volvo S60 vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or Porsche Panamera?

Volvo S60 vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Porsche Panamera

  • considerably more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Porsche Panamera with 3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Panamera offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 3 km more than the Volvo S60.

Panamera

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 Porsche Panamera offers considerably more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 327 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Panamera is substantially faster – reaching 325 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 145 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers noticeably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 291 Nm more.

S60

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo S60 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S60 is a bit lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers slightly more boot space – 494 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 stands well ahead of its rival 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
16 - 161 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Porsche
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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