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Ford Capri vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 46,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Capri or Volvo EC40?

Ford Capri vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Ford Capri

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

Volvo EC40

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Capri

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.

Ford Capri is visibly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,278 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Capri is moderately more efficient: consuming 13.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Capri offers marginally more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 43 km more than the Volvo EC40.

EC40

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 EC40 offers visibly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Ford Capri takes 5.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Capri delivers only slightly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 9 Nm more.

Capri

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, Ford Capri is barely lighter – 2,001 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Capri offers markedly more boot space – 572 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 168 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Capri carries noticeably more – 587 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 152 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Capri leads convincingly 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 £36,300
Capri

Ford Capri

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 439 - 627 km
Ford Capri
Volvo EC40

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Ford Capri

The Ford Capri turned the family car into something cheekily sporty, with a long, rakish profile that still promises fun at a glance. Today it lives on as a lovable classic — easy to tinker with, enjoyable to drive and guaranteed to raise smiles at any meet.

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Volvo EC40

The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.

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Ford Capri
Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 50,900 £
Price
46,600 - 59,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
439 - 627 km
Electric Range
488 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,001 - 2,175 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
572 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
-
Length
4,440 mm
Width
1,872 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
-
Height
1,591 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,196 L
Payload
559 - 587 kg
Payload
395 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Volvo
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