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Vauxhall Grandland vs Volvo EX40 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (35,600 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Grandland or Volvo EX40?

Vauxhall Grandland vs Volvo EX40: Key differences

Vauxhall Grandland

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  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Volvo EX40

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  • visibly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • markedly 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

Grandland

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Grandland is visibly cheaper – starting at 35,600 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,634 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX40 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 16.6 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Grandland. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Grandland offers a bit more range – reaching up to 694 km, about 118 km more than the Volvo EX40.

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 visibly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 117 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 Vauxhall Grandland takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers visibly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 509 Nm. That’s about 161 Nm more.

Grandland

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, Vauxhall Grandland is markedly lighter – 1,675 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Grandland offers noticeably more boot space – 550 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Grandland carries only slightly more – 495 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 holds a narrow 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.

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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
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Vauxhall Grandland

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The ideal car for my needs. Range and energy management won me over, as did the elegant styling and the driver‑assist technology.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,600 - 51,400 £
Price
45,200 - 58,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
82 - 694 km
Electric Range
477 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,675 - 2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
4,650 mm
Length
-
Width
1,905 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,665 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,580 - 1,645 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 495 kg
Payload
430 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
170 - 202 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Grandland?

The Vauxhall Grandland is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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