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Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs Volvo EX40 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Tipo Hatchback or Volvo EX40?

Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs Volvo EX40: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Hatchback

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Volvo EX40

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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tipo Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat Tipo Hatchback is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,543 £.

EX40

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 EX40 offers substantially more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 312 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Fiat Tipo Hatchback takes 8.8 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

Tipo Hatchback

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 terms of curb weight, Fiat Tipo Hatchback is clearly lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 625 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback offers only slightly more boot space – 440 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX40 carries a bit more – 480 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 is clearly superior overall 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 £45,200
EX40

Volvo EX40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 477 - 576 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 25,700 £
Price
45,200 - 58,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
477 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
122 - 125 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,415 - 1,425 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
4,368 mm
Length
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Width
1,792 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
430 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
207 - 208 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,469 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Fiat Tipo Hatchback?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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