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Volvo V60 vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V60 or VW ID.5?

Volvo V60 vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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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.

VW ID.5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,255 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 472 km more than the Volvo V60.

ID.5

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 moderately more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers very slightly more torque with 589 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 44 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, Volvo V60 is moderately lighter – 1,734 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 317 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries barely more – 552 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 436 - 571 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.

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VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Volvo V60
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
99 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 140 g/km
co2
0 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
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 506 kg
Payload
529 - 552 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Volvo V60?

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

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