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Volvo V60 vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V60 or Toyota Corolla?

Volvo V60 vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly 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

V60

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Corolla is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Corolla

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 substantially more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 172 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

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, Toyota Corolla is visibly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 314 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V60 offers visibly more boot space – 519 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V60 carries a bit more – 506 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 stands well ahead of its rival 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

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.

Toyota Corolla

The Corolla is a reliable, no-nonsense compact car known for its practicality and composed ride. It’s economical to run, easy to maintain, and suits daily commuting while holding its value well.

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4.4 (2 Reviews)
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trag
1 Jun 2026, 15:20:49

Excellent car, very good suspension comfort, winter consumption 4.2, summer 3.7, 40,000 km, no problems

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Volvo V60
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
-
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
460 - 506 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Volvo V60?

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

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