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Volvo XC60 vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (58,300 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Porsche Cayenne?

Volvo XC60 vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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Porsche Cayenne

3.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 58,300 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,894 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 589 km more than the Volvo XC60.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers substantially more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 750 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers substantially more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 831 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is only slightly lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries clearly more – 705 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
79 km
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
59 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC60?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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