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SsangYong Korando vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or Volvo XC40?

SsangYong Korando vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

Volvo XC40

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Korando

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Korando is noticeably cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 uses 6.5 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

XC40

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 XC40 offers barely more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Korando is very slightly faster – reaching 191 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers somewhat more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Korando

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is moderately lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 171 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers a bit more boot space – 551 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC40 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,328 L, about 80 L more than the SsangYong Korando.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries slightly more – 532 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando holds a decisive overall lead 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 £27,000
Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 339 km
SsangYong Korando
Volvo XC40

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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Volvo XC40

The Volvo XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.

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SsangYong Korando
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Volvo
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