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Renault Express vs Volvo EX40 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or Volvo EX40?

Renault Express vs Volvo EX40: Key differences

Renault Express

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo EX40

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Express

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Express is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,123 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EX40 offers substantially 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 EX40 is substantially 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 EX40 delivers considerably more torque with 670 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Volvo EX40 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is clearly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 744 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries noticeably more – 700 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 holds a decisive 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.

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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
45,200 - 58,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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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
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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
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
4,393 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
430 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
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
-
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
What drive types are available for the Renault Express?

The Renault Express is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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