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Volvo S60 vs Rolls-Royce Spectre comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 333,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or Rolls-Royce Spectre?

Volvo S60 vs Rolls-Royce Spectre: Key differences

Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Rolls-Royce Spectre

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Spectre costs 333,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 290,914 £.

As for electric range, the Rolls-Royce Spectre offers clearly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 436 km more than the Volvo S60.

Spectre

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 Rolls-Royce Spectre offers markedly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Rolls-Royce Spectre is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Spectre delivers clearly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 191 Nm more.

S60

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S60 is clearly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,890 kg. The difference is around 1,175 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Rolls-Royce Spectre carries marginally more – 510 kg compared to 475 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

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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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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Rolls-Royce Spectre

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Price
333,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
94 km
Electric Range
530 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
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
2,890 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
2,017 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
510 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 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
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Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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