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Volvo XC60 vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (58,300 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Porsche Panamera?

Volvo XC60 vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
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Porsche Panamera

  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

XC60

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo XC60 is considerably cheaper – starting at 58,300 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,494 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Porsche Panamera with 3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Panamera offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 18 km more than the Volvo XC60.

Panamera

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Panamera offers significantly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 376 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers visibly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 331 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 Panamera is very slightly lighter – 1,960 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera is far ahead overall 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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Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 97 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
79 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
59 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
-
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
-
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
510 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC60?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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