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Isuzu D-Max vs Volvo EX40 comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Isuzu D-Max or Volvo EX40?

Isuzu D-Max vs Volvo EX40: Key differences

Isuzu D-Max

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Volvo EX40

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

D-Max

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Isuzu D-Max is markedly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,971 £.

EX40

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 Volvo EX40 offers considerably more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 279 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Isuzu D-Max takes 12.6 s. That’s about 8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

D-Max

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, Isuzu D-Max is marginally lighter – 1,905 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Isuzu D-Max carries clearly more – 1,095 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 615 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 is decisively ahead 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 £45,200
EX40

Volvo EX40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 477 - 576 km
Isuzu D-Max
Volvo EX40

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Isuzu D-Max

The Isuzu D-Max wears its workhorse credentials with quiet confidence, delivering rugged practicality and a cabin that keeps things simple and sensible. If you want a dependable truck that gets on with the job without fuss—and even manages a bit of comfort on the road—the D-Max is a smart, no-nonsense pick.

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Volvo EX40

The Volvo EX40 wraps Scandinavian calm and clever practicality into a compact electric package that feels both premium and refreshingly uncomplicated. It's the grown-up answer to flashier rivals — a safe, comfy, and city-friendly EV with thoughtful tech that makes everyday driving quietly satisfying.

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Isuzu D-Max
Volvo EX40

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,300 - 50,100 £
Price
45,200 - 58,200 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
477 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
228 - 235 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,905 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,810 - 1,870 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
990 - 1,095 kg
Payload
430 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
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
163 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,898 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Isuzu
Brand
Volvo
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