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SERES 3 vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (32,900 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SERES 3 or Volvo EC40?

SERES 3 vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

SERES 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Volvo EC40

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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

SERES 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,900 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,620 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EC40 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 18 kWh/100km for the SERES 3. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 284 km more than the SERES 3.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 279 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

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, SERES 3 is somewhat lighter – 1,765 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 300 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EC40 carries clearly more – 435 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is clearly superior 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
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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
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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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Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,900 £
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
301 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
300 kg
Payload
395 - 435 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
163 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2020
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SERES
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the SERES 3 have?

The SERES 3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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