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Volvo XC60 vs VW ID.3 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (49,200 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or VW ID.3?

Volvo XC60 vs VW ID.3: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

VW ID.3

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

VW ID.3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,623 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 523 km more than the Volvo XC60.

ID.3

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 Volvo XC60 offers noticeably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the VW ID.3 takes 5.7 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID.3 is marginally faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers visibly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 164 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, VW ID.3 is very slightly lighter – 1,787 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 113 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC60 offers clearly more boot space – 483 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC60 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,543 L, about 276 L more than the VW ID.3.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries a bit more – 550 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.3 is clearly superior 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.

from £28,600
ID.3

VW ID.3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 383 - 605 km
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VW ID.3

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Mr C Blagdon
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Great all rounder, surprisingly spacious cabin. Rapid and refined. Not quiet enough space in the boot for a bike, could use more ground clearance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Price
28,600 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
383 - 605 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,787 - 1,993 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
4,708 mm
Length
4,264 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Height
1,564 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
437 - 473 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
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
170 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
125 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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