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Volvo XC60 vs VW ID.5 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (455 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (49200 £ vs 36800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or VW ID.5?

Volvo XC60

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VW ID.5

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW ID.5 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the Volvo XC60 costs 49200 £. That’s a price difference of around 12360 £.

As for range, the VW ID.5 performs significantly better – achieving up to 559 km, about 477 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 Volvo XC60 has a noticeable edge – offering 455 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo XC60 pulls minimal stronger with 709 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Volvo XC60 is slight lighter – 1900 kg compared to 1963 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.5 offers somewhat more room – 549 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 66 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.5 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1561 L, which is about 18 L more than the Volvo XC60.

When it comes to payload, Volvo XC60 slight takes the win – 550 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.5 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £36,800
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VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 363 - 559 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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VW ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49200 - 75100 £
Price
36800 - 48400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1900 - 2150 kg
Curb weight
1963 - 2233 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
549 L
Length
4708 mm
Length
4582 - 4599 mm
Width
1902 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1651 - 1655 mm
Height
1601 - 1618 mm
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1543 L
Max trunk capacity
1561 L
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
517 - 549 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
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW

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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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