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Volvo V60 vs Porsche Taycan Wagon – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V60 or Porsche Taycan Wagon?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo V60 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41600 £, while the Porsche Taycan Wagon costs 88700 £. That’s a price difference of around 47066 £.

As for range, the Porsche Taycan Wagon performs significantly better – achieving up to 652 km, about 560 km more than the Volvo V60.

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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 Porsche Taycan Wagon has a clearly edge – offering 952 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 497 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.40 s, while the Volvo V60 takes 4.60 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan Wagon performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan Wagon pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 1110 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 401 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Volvo V60 offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Volvo V60 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1734 kg compared to 2190 kg. The difference is around 456 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo V60 offers somewhat more room – 519 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo V60 performs slightly better – up to 1431 L, which is about 219 L more than the Porsche Taycan Wagon.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan Wagon slightly takes the win – 605 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Taycan Wagon proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Taycan Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 952 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 - 19 kWh
  • Electric Range : 537 - 652 km
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Volvo V60

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The Volvo V60 exudes a sense of refined elegance with its sleek design and smooth contours, making it a standout in the estate car category. Inside, it offers a harmonious blend of luxury and functionality with premium materials and state-of-the-art technology, ensuring a comfortable driving experience. Its performance on the road is impressive, combining efficient handling with a powerful yet quiet ride, making it a favourite for those who appreciate both style and substance.

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Porsche Taycan Wagon

The Taycan Wagon seamlessly blends the elegance of a luxury estate with the exhilarating performance Porsche is renowned for. Its sleek design not only boasts practicality but also exudes a sporty flair, making it a standout in both city streets and open highways. With a commitment to sustainability, this electrifying model illustrates that eco-friendly driving can be both thrilling and stylish.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41600 - 64200 £
Price
88700 - 182100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh
Electric Range
92 km
Electric Range
537 - 652 km
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
54 - 140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1734 - 2064 kg
Curb weight
2190 - 2400 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
4778 mm
Length
4962 - 4974 mm
Width
1850 mm
Width
1966 - 1967 mm
Height
1432 mm
Height
1388 - 1412 mm
Max trunk capacity
1431 L
Max trunk capacity
1171 - 1212 L
Payload
466 - 506 kg
Payload
475 - 605 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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197 - 455 HP
Power HP
408 - 952 HP
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4.6 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
410 - 1110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 kW
Engine capacity
1969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Volvo
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Porsche

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What drive types are available for the Volvo V60?

The Volvo V60 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.