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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or Volvo EC40?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Volvo EC40

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

IONIQ 6

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai IONIQ 6 is a bit cheaper – starting at 39,000 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,492 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 95 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 Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers clearly more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 208 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers somewhat more torque with 770 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai IONIQ 6 is only slightly lighter – 1,892 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 173 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EC40 offers barely more boot space – 404 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 carries barely more – 438 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 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 £39,000
IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 469 - 680 km
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Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,000 - 64,300 £
Price
46,500 - 59,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
469 - 680 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,134 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
401 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
386 - 438 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Hyundai IONIQ 6?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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