Ford Transit Transporter vs Volvo XC40 – Which car suits you better?

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

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.

Volvo XC40 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 39900 £. That’s a price difference of around 3171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 manages with 6.50 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Ford Transit Transporter with 7.90 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Transporter has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 269 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 72 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Volvo XC40 performs noticeable better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Ford Transit Transporter tops out at 120 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Transporter pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 430 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Transit Transporter offers slightly more seating capacity – 6 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Volvo XC40 is noticeable lighter – 1688 kg compared to 2074 kg. The difference is around 386 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Transporter performs clearly better – up to 14100 L, which is about 12772 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Transporter convincingly takes the win – 2607 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 2075 kg.

Our conclusion: The Ford Transit Transporter proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Ford Transit Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.