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Ford Ranger vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Volvo EC40?

Ford Ranger vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Ford Ranger

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Volvo EC40

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  • barely cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo EC40 is barely cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,905 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 543 km more than the Ford Ranger.

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 markedly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 161 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers very slightly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 27 Nm more.

Ranger

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, Volvo EC40 is slightly lighter – 2,065 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 554 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 486 - 585 km
Ford Ranger
Volvo EC40

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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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 Ranger
Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
395 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Volvo
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