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Volvo XC60 vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (49,200 £ vs 87,000 £ ) 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
  • slightly lighter

Porsche Cayenne

3.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

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 49,200 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,809 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 2.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more range – reaching up to 642 km, about 560 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 455 HP. That’s roughly 701 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.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Cayenne is considerably faster – 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: the Porsche Cayenne delivers substantially more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 791 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, Volvo XC60 is slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers noticeably more boot space – 781 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 298 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,708 L, about 165 L more than the Volvo XC60.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries clearly more – 705 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 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.

from £87,000
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 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 642 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Price
87,000 - 186,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
74 - 642 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
0 - 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
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,720 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4,708 mm
Length
4,930 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,989 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Height
1,652 - 1,698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Max trunk capacity
1,344 - 1,708 L
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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