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Ford Ranger vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Volvo XC40?

Ford Ranger vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
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Volvo XC40

5 (6 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Volvo XC40 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,534 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

XC40

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Ranger offers visibly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers substantially more torque with 697 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 397 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 XC40 is substantially lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 717 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries substantially more – 989 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 457 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is far ahead 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 £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 42 km
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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 XC40

The Volvo XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.

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5 (6 Reviews)
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Trentini Paolo
7 May 2026, 13:45:44

Delivered a few days ago — a radical change after 5 VW Golfs, most recently a T‑Roc.

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S. M.
20 Apr 2026, 09:07:56

Excellent

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Ford Ranger
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
148 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
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Ford Ranger have?

The Ford Ranger is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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