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Skoda Superb Limousine vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Superb Limousine or Volvo EC40?

Skoda Superb Limousine vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Skoda Superb Limousine

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Volvo EC40

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Superb Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Superb Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,477 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 445 km more than the Skoda Superb Limousine.

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 offers visibly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Skoda Superb Limousine takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

Superb Limousine

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, Skoda Superb Limousine is noticeably lighter – 1,559 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 506 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Limousine offers noticeably more boot space – 645 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 241 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Limousine carries markedly more – 580 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is decisively ahead 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
EC40

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
Skoda Superb Limousine
Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Skoda Superb Limousine

The Skoda Superb is the quietly imposing saloon that turns everyday practicality into tasteful luxury, with a roomy, well-thought-out cabin and a boot that swallows groceries and luggage with military discipline. For buyers who want executive presence without the badge snobbery, it’s a clever, polished choice that rewards sensible thinking with genuine comfort and pragmatic 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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Skoda Superb Limousine
Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,100 - 52,100 £
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
131 - 140 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
26 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,559 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
486 - 645 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,849 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
441 - 580 kg
Payload
395 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Volvo
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