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Volvo V60 vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V60 or Aston Martin DB12?

Volvo V60 vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • clearly more power
  • substantially 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

V60

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo V60 is considerably cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 141,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 10.2 L/100km.

DB12

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 Aston Martin DB12 offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 330 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Volvo V60 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 589 Nm. That’s about 211 Nm more.

V60

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 V60 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo V60 is barely lighter – 1,734 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V60 offers considerably more boot space – 519 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 257 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 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 £51,400
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 99 km
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Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Reviews Volvo V60

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Michael Hauser
2 Oct 2025, 08:00:10

I drive a V60 T6 TE e‑AWD Inscription MY 2022

Overall I'm very satisfied with it.

Positives +
+ Safety
+ Performance
+ Fuel consumption
+ Service and running costs
+ Driving feel (still has a bit of the Swedish tank about it)
+ Average consumption 5.2 l/100 km

Negatives -
- 180 km/h limiter, supposedly due to excessive centrifugal forces on the electric motor
- Thinner side windows than the predecessor
- Still very firm suspension
- 8‑speed automatic (feels like the car is always shifting)
- Volvo's own customer service has massively deteriorated in recent years (their new motto seems to be "take it or leave it")

As a long‑time Volvo customer, this will be my last Volvo — I'm not willing to go along with the (now purely electric and largely China‑produced) madness.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
99 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 141 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 506 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Aston Martin
What drive types are available for the Volvo V60?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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