Skoda Enyaq vs Volvo EC40 – Which car suits you better?

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

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.

Skoda Enyaq has a distinctly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38100 £, while the Volvo EC40 costs 46600 £. That’s a price difference of around 8563 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Skoda Enyaq: with 14.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly any more efficient than the Volvo EC40 with 16.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.40 kWh.

As for range, the Skoda Enyaq performs hardly any better – achieving up to 587 km, about 3 km more than the Volvo EC40.

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 EC40 has a clearly edge – offering 442 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Skoda Enyaq takes 5.40 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Enyaq pulls slight stronger with 679 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 9 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Skoda Enyaq is minimal lighter – 2002 kg compared to 2065 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Enyaq offers visibly more room – 585 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Enyaq performs visibly better – up to 1710 L, which is about 514 L more than the Volvo EC40.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Enyaq slightly takes the win – 509 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

All in all, the Skoda Enyaq shows itself to be performs better in the key areas and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.