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MINI Aceman vs Volvo EX40 comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (25,500 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Aceman or Volvo EX40?

MINI Aceman vs Volvo EX40: Key differences

MINI Aceman

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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Volvo EX40

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

Aceman

Costs and Efficiency:

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

MINI Aceman is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,500 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,391 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MINI Aceman is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX40. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 171 km more than the MINI Aceman.

EX40

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 EX40 offers significantly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the MINI Aceman takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MINI Aceman is barely faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Volvo EX40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

Aceman

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, MINI Aceman is slightly lighter – 1,720 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EX40 offers clearly more boot space – 410 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo EX40 offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,400 L, about 395 L more than the MINI Aceman.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Aceman carries only slightly more – 530 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 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 £42,800
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 : 480 - 576 km
MINI Aceman
Volvo EX40

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MINI Aceman

The MINI Aceman squeezes classic MINI charm into a sharper, more crossover-ready shape, trading some of the old curves for grown-up practicality while keeping the wink-and-grin personality buyers crave. Inside it's a surprisingly premium, customizable cabin that feels clever rather than cluttered, and on the road the Aceman is eager and nimble — ideal for city dwellers who want an SUV silhouette with proper fun behind the wheel.

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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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MINI Aceman
Volvo EX40

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,500 - 36,200 £
Price
42,800 - 58,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
303 - 405 km
Electric Range
480 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
38.5 - 49.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,720 - 1,825 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
300 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
4,079 mm
Length
4,440 mm
Width
1,754 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,514 mm
Height
1,647 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,005 L
Max trunk capacity
1,400 L
Payload
450 - 530 kg
Payload
430 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
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
184 - 258 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
290 - 350 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
135 - 190 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MINI
Brand
Volvo
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