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Skoda Scala vs Volvo EC40 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (150 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (20900 £ vs 46600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Scala or Volvo EC40?

Skoda Scala

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Volvo EC40

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Scala has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £, while the Volvo EC40 costs 46600 £. That’s a price difference of around 25715 £.

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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 significantly edge – offering 442 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 292 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Skoda Scala takes 8.20 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Scala performs somewhat better – reaching 221 km/h, while the Volvo EC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo EC40 pulls significantly stronger with 670 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Skoda Scala is significantly lighter – 1199 kg compared to 2065 kg. The difference is around 866 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Scala offers to a small extent more room – 467 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Scala performs to a small extent better – up to 1410 L, which is about 214 L more than the Volvo EC40.

When it comes to payload, Volvo EC40 hardly perceptible takes the win – 435 kg compared to 431 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo EC40 proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo EC40 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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EC40 @ Volvo Cars

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
  • Electric Range : 488 - 584 km
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Skoda Scala

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The Skoda Scala is a tidy, no-nonsense hatch that wraps clever packaging and composed manners into a compact, grown-up package. It’s the sensible choice for buyers who want everyday practicality with a dash of style and personality—no drama, just reliable charm.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20900 - 30700 £
Price
46600 - 59000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
488 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
co2
114 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1199 - 1271 kg
Curb weight
2065 - 2185 kg
Trunk capacity
467 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
4362 mm
Length
4440 mm
Width
1793 mm
Width
1873 mm
Height
1514 mm
Height
1591 mm
Max trunk capacity
1410 L
Max trunk capacity
1196 L
Payload
403 - 431 kg
Payload
395 - 435 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
8.2 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Skoda
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