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Volvo V60 vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V60 or Subaru Outback?

Volvo V60 vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • only slightly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru Outback is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

Outback

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 Volvo V60 offers clearly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers clearly more torque with 589 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 337 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is barely lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 91 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers only slightly more boot space – 561 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries marginally more – 557 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 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
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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

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
99 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 141 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 506 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

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
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the Volvo V60?

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

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