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Volvo XC60 vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (49,200 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or VW Caddy?

Volvo XC60 vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Caddy

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly lighter

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.

VW Caddy is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,432 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Caddy offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 121 km, about 39 km more than the Volvo XC60.

Caddy

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 Volvo XC60 offers significantly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Caddy is only slightly faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 389 Nm more.

XC60

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy offers substantially more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 2,157 L more than the Volvo XC60.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries clearly more – 710 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy 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 £27,800
Caddy

VW Caddy

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,708 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC60?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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