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Hyundai Nexo vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Volvo EC40?

Hyundai Nexo vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Volvo EC40

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo EC40 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,380 £.

EC40

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 Volvo EC40 offers significantly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 238 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 Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers considerably more torque with 670 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

Nexo

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, Hyundai Nexo is marginally lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers visibly more boot space – 510 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Nexo carries slightly more – 485 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 stands well ahead of its rival 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
Hyundai Nexo
Volvo EC40

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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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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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Hyundai Nexo
Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
395 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Volvo
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