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Volvo S60 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 445,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or Rolls-Royce Phantom?

Volvo S60 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom: Key differences

Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Rolls-Royce Phantom

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Phantom costs 445,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 403,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Phantom with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 14.8 L/100km.

Phantom

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 Rolls-Royce Phantom offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Rolls-Royce Phantom takes 5.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Phantom delivers markedly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 191 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 clearly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,560 kg. The difference is around 845 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Phantom offers visibly more boot space – 548 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries barely more – 475 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 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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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
445,700 - 514,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.5 - 15.9 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
351 - 361 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Curb weight
2,560 - 2,610 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
548 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
2,018 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
390 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
420 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
6,749 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Rolls-Royce
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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