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Volvo XC60 vs Porsche Cayenne - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (455 HP vs 739 HP), boot space and price (49200 £ vs 87000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Porsche Cayenne?

Volvo XC60

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Porsche Cayenne

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo XC60 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 49200 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 37809 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo XC60 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Porsche Cayenne performs slight better – achieving up to 83 km, about 1 km more than the Volvo XC60.

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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 Porsche Cayenne has a evident edge – offering 739 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 284 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs clearly better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 950 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 241 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.

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In curb weight, Volvo XC60 is a bit lighter – 1900 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers evident more room – 772 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 289 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne performs slight better – up to 1708 L, which is about 165 L more than the Volvo XC60.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne evident takes the win – 705 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Cayenne proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Cayenne is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £87,000
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Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 739 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 83 km
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Volvo XC60

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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49200 - 75100 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1900 - 2150 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
4708 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1902 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1651 - 1655 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1543 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
1969 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Volvo
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What drive types are available for the Volvo XC60?

The Volvo XC60 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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