Fiat Panda vs Volvo XC40 – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat Panda has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14100 £, while the Volvo XC40 costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 22628 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Panda manages with 5 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.50 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

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 XC40 has a convincingly edge – offering 197 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 127 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.90 s. That’s about 6.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Volvo XC40 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Fiat Panda tops out at 164 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC40 pulls convincingly stronger with 300 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 208 Nm difference.

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.

Seats: Volvo XC40 offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Fiat Panda is clearly lighter – 1055 kg compared to 1688 kg. The difference is around 633 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo XC40 offers significantly more room – 452 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 227 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC40 performs noticeable better – up to 1328 L, which is about 458 L more than the Fiat Panda.

When it comes to payload, Volvo XC40 distinct takes the win – 532 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 167 kg.

All in all, the Volvo XC40 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.