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Renault Express vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or Volvo EC40?

Renault Express vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Renault Express

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Volvo EC40

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Express

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Express is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,409 £.

EC40

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 EC40 offers significantly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers considerably more torque with 670 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo EC40 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is significantly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 769 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries markedly more – 700 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 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 £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
Renault Express
Volvo EC40

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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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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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Renault Express
Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
121 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
4,393 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
395 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Volvo
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