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Volvo XC60 vs Porsche 911 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (58,300 £ vs 138,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Porsche 911 Convertible?

Volvo XC60 vs Porsche 911 Convertible: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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Porsche 911 Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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

XC60

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo XC60 is considerably cheaper – starting at 58,300 £ , while the Porsche 911 Convertible costs 138,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 79,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche 911 Convertible with 10.5 L/100km. The difference is about 8.9 L/100km.

911 Convertible

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 Porsche 911 Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.6 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Convertible delivers slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 131 Nm more.

XC60

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo XC60 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche 911 Convertible is markedly lighter – 1,572 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 578 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries visibly more – 510 kg compared to 345 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 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 £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 79 km
Volvo XC60
Porsche 911 Convertible

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian elegance with a strong focus on occupant safety, delivering a calm, composed ride and a well-crafted, user-friendly cabin. It’s a practical yet premium compact SUV that balances comfort with confident road manners, ideal for buyers who value refinement and everyday usability.

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Porsche 911 Convertible

The Porsche 911 Cabriolet transforms the iconic silhouette into an open‑air weapon, offering roof-down glamour and razor-sharp handling that still feels perfectly composed on normal roads. It’s the kind of car that serves daily duties with surprising ease while delivering intoxicating engine music and a grin factor that makes every trip feel like a small victory.

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Volvo XC60
Porsche 911 Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Price
138,000 - 244,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.5 - 13.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
79 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
59 g/km
co2
237 - 310 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,572 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
163 - 373 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
510 kg
Payload
195 - 345 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.6 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Porsche
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