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Volvo XC60 vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (58,300 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or VW Transporter Transporter?

Volvo XC60 vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Volvo XC60

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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 Transporter Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,762 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 252 km more than the Volvo XC60.

Transporter Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC60 offers noticeably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers noticeably more torque with 669 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 254 Nm more.

XC60

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is somewhat lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 278 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries significantly more – 1,259 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 749 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
79 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
59 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC60?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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