Volvo S60 vs Volvo V60
Verdict
Mechanically, these two are almost the same: 1,969 cc petrol plug-in hybrid drivetrains, AWD, 18.8 kWh batteries, 90 km EV range, 2.0 L/100 km and 46 g/km CO2. The S60 is the sharper-numbered car, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and running to 250 km/h, while the V60 trades that for a 529-litre boot versus 391 litres and a wagon body. For Malaysia, the RM6,000 gap is really about cargo shape, not fuel cost or daily electric range.
Pick the Volvo S60 if you want the sedan shape, the quicker 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time and the higher 250 km/h top speed.
Pick the Volvo V60 if you need wagon practicality, with a 529-litre boot, while keeping the same 90 km EV range and 2.0 L/100 km fuel economy.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo S60 RM315,888; Volvo V60 RM321,888
- Body type: Volvo S60 sedan; Volvo V60 wagon
- Power: Volvo S60 314 hp; Volvo V60 316 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Volvo S60 4.5 s; Volvo V60 4.6 s
- Top speed: Volvo S60 250 km/h; Volvo V60 180 km/h
- Boot space: Volvo S60 391 litres; Volvo V60 529 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 315,888✓ | RM 321,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Wagon |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 1,969 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 314 hp | 316 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 s✓ | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 2.0 L/100km | 2.0 L/100km |
| Battery | 18.8 kWh | 18.8 kWh |
| EV range | 90 km | 90 km |
| CO₂ | 46 g/km | 46 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,761 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,431 mm | 1,432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,872 mm | 2,872 mm |
| Boot space | 391 L | 529 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 365 | RM 365 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
S60
- Lower RM315,888 price
- Quicker 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Smaller 391-litre boot
- Sedan body is less load-friendly than the V60 wagon
- Slightly less power at 314 hp
V60
- Larger 529-litre boot
- Wagon body for easier cargo carrying
- Slightly higher 316 hp output
- Costs RM6,000 more
- Slower 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
S60 vs V60 FAQ
Is the Volvo S60 or Volvo V60 better?
Neither has a clear mechanical advantage. The S60 is better for acceleration and top speed, while the V60 is better for luggage space. Both get AWD, an 18.8 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and 2.0 L/100 km fuel economy.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo V60 costs RM6,000 more than the Volvo S60, at RM321,888 versus RM315,888.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The Volvo V60 has the bigger boot at 529 litres. The Volvo S60 has 391 litres, so the wagon gives you an extra 138 litres of luggage space.