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Volvo V60 vs VW Touran – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

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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.

VW Touran has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35400 £, while the Volvo V60 costs 41600 £. That’s a price difference of around 6253 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo V60 manages with 2.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

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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 Volvo V60 has a decisively edge – offering 455 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touran performs to a small extent better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo V60 pulls convincingly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 349 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Touran is somewhat lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1734 kg. The difference is around 214 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers distinct more room – 834 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 315 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1980 L, which is about 549 L more than the Volvo V60.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran somewhat takes the win – 601 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo V60 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo V60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £41,600
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Volvo V60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 6.2 L
  • Electric Range : 92 km

Volvo V60

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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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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
41600 - 64200 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
92 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 140 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1734 - 2064 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4778 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1850 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1432 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1431 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
466 - 506 kg
Payload
590 - 601 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
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1969 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW
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.