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Volvo V60 vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V60 or Skoda Karoq?

Volvo V60 vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • barely 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

V60

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Karoq is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,338 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Karoq

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 V60 offers significantly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers markedly more torque with 589 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 229 Nm more.

V60

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, Skoda Karoq is visibly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 354 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers barely more boot space – 521 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries barely more – 549 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

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
Volvo V60
Skoda Karoq

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Skoda Karoq

Skoda Karoq is a smartly packaged compact SUV that balances practical family-friendly space with composed handling, making daily drives feel easy and assured. Its straightforward design, roomy cabin with clever storage solutions, and sensible equipment make it a strong choice for buyers seeking value and versatility without fuss.

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Volvo V60
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
99 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 141 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
460 - 506 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Skoda
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