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Volvo XC60 vs VW Touran – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or VW Touran?

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 Touran has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35400 £, while the Volvo XC60 costs 49200 £. That’s a price difference of around 13796 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo XC60 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

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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 has a clearly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 4 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touran performs slightly better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo XC60 pulls clearly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 349 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, VW Touran is clearly perceptible lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1900 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers decisively more room – 834 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 351 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1980 L, which is about 437 L more than the Volvo XC60.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran slight takes the win – 601 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo XC60 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo XC60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £49,200
XC60 @ Volvo Cars

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.5 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 82 km

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 Touran

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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
49200 - 75100 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1900 - 2150 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4708 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1902 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1651 - 1655 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1543 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1969 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC60?

The Volvo XC60 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.