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Peugeot Traveller vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (34,800 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Traveller or Volvo XC40?

Peugeot Traveller vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Peugeot Traveller

  • noticeably cheaper
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Volvo XC40

5 (7 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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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

Traveller

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot Traveller is noticeably cheaper – starting at 34,800 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,080 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 uses 6.5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Peugeot Traveller with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

XC40

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 XC40 offers very slightly more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Peugeot Traveller takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Traveller delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Traveller

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Peugeot Traveller offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC40 is a bit lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Traveller carries visibly more – 883 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 351 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Traveller has the upper hand 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 £34,800
Traveller

Peugeot Traveller

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7 - 7.1 L/100km
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Peugeot Traveller

The Peugeot Traveller is a roomy, refined people‑carrier that dresses up everyday practicality with an unexpectedly classy interior. Perfect for family getaways or executive shuttles, it pairs flexible seating and clever storage with a calm, composed ride — useful, sensible, and quietly likeable.

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Trentini Paolo
7 May 2026, 13:45:44

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20 Apr 2026, 09:07:56

Excellent

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,800 - 42,200 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
183 - 188 g/km
co2
148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Peugeot Traveller?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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