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Volvo XC60 vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (49,200 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or VW ID.5?

Volvo XC60 vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • a bit more trunk space

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.5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,360 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 477 km more than the Volvo XC60.

ID.5

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 markedly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 115 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.5 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers only slightly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 30 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC60 is barely lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,963 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.5 offers a bit more boot space – 549 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 66 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.5 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,561 L, about 18 L more than the Volvo XC60.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries barely more – 550 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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 £36,800
ID.5

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 559 km
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Volvo XC60
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
549 L
Length
4,708 mm
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Max trunk capacity
1,561 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
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Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 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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