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Skoda Kamiq vs Volvo EX40 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (22,300 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kamiq or Volvo EX40?

Skoda Kamiq vs Volvo EX40: Key differences

Skoda Kamiq

5 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Volvo EX40

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

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

Kamiq

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Kamiq is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,300 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,580 £.

EX40

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 clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 292 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Skoda Kamiq takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Kamiq is somewhat faster – reaching 216 km/h, while the Volvo EX40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers considerably more torque with 670 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

Kamiq

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Kamiq is clearly lighter – 1,231 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 809 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EX40 offers barely more boot space – 410 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo EX40 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,400 L, about 5 L more than the Skoda Kamiq.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kamiq carries moderately more – 539 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 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 £42,800
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 : 480 - 576 km
Skoda Kamiq
Volvo EX40

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Skoda Kamiq

The Skoda Kamiq is a neatly packaged city crossover that pairs practical space with unshowy, thoughtful design. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and full of clever details that make daily driving feel intelligently sorted rather than flashy.

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Volvo EX40

The Volvo EX40 wraps Scandinavian calm and clever practicality into a compact electric package that feels both premium and refreshingly uncomplicated. It's the grown-up answer to flashier rivals — a safe, comfy, and city-friendly EV with thoughtful tech that makes everyday driving quietly satisfying.

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Skoda Kamiq
Volvo EX40

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,300 - 32,700 £
Price
42,800 - 58,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
480 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
co2
121 - 128 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,231 - 1,340 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
4,241 mm
Length
4,440 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,562 mm
Height
1,647 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,395 L
Max trunk capacity
1,400 L
Payload
439 - 539 kg
Payload
430 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
183 - 216 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Volvo
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