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Volvo S60 vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or Porsche Taycan?

Volvo S60 vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Volvo S60 is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,428 £.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers clearly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 586 km more than the Volvo S60.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers substantially more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 579 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers considerably more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 631 Nm more.

S60

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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S60 is clearly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers only slightly more boot space – 427 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries markedly more – 635 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 552 - 680 km
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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
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
94 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
16 - 161 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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