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Volvo XC60 vs Porsche Macan – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Porsche Macan?

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 Macan costs 69200 £. That’s a price difference of around 19980 £.

As for range, the Porsche Macan performs decisively better – achieving up to 644 km, about 562 km more than the Volvo XC60.

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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 Macan has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 639 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Macan pulls evident stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 421 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Volvo XC60 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1900 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Macan offers to a small extent more room – 540 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC60 performs slightly better – up to 1543 L, which is about 195 L more than the Porsche Macan.

When it comes to payload, Volvo XC60 hardly perceptible takes the win – 550 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Macan proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Macan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £69,200
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Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 639 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 585 - 644 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 Macan

Der Porsche Macan verkörpert die ideale Fusion aus Sportlichkeit und Alltagstauglichkeit und beeindruckt mit seiner dynamischen Linienführung. Innen erwartet den Fahrer ein luxuriös ausgestatteter Raum, der höchste Qualität mit modernster Technologie verbindet. Fahreigenschaften und Handling sind auf typisch Porsche-Niveau und bieten ein unvergleichliches Fahrerlebnis, das jeden Ausflug zum Vergnügen macht.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49200 - 75100 £
Price
69200 - 99000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1900 - 2150 kg
Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4708 mm
Length
4784 - 4805 mm
Width
1902 mm
Width
1938 - 1952 mm
Height
1651 - 1655 mm
Height
1613 - 1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1543 L
Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
470 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Porsche

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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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