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Volvo S60 vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or Suzuki Jimny?

Volvo S60 vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Volvo S60

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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.

Suzuki Jimny is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

Jimny

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S60 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 353 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 8.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo S60 is a bit faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 579 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is clearly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries substantially more – 475 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 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
Volvo S60
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Volvo S60
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 161 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,778 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Suzuki
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