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SsangYong Tivoli vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Tivoli or Volvo XC40?

SsangYong Tivoli vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

SsangYong Tivoli

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Volvo XC40

4.9 (8 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • only slightly more efficient
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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

Tivoli

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SsangYong Tivoli is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,485 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 uses 6.5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the SsangYong Tivoli with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

XC40

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC40 offers moderately more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC40 delivers barely more torque with 300 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Tivoli

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 Tivoli is noticeably lighter – 1,375 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 313 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries slightly more – 532 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Tivoli comes out modestly 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 £21,400
Tivoli

SsangYong Tivoli

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7 - 8.3 L/100km
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Pim de Bruijn
15 Jun 2026, 14:27:59

After many new Volvos — including a V70 and an XC90 — I've now bought a lightly used XC40 from the dealer. In every respect it was the best choice.

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Trentini Paolo
7 May 2026, 13:45:44

Delivered a few days ago — a radical change after 5 VW Golfs, most recently a T‑Roc.

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20 Apr 2026, 09:07:56

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 30,300 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
161 - 191 g/km
co2
148 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
-
Curb weight
1,375 - 1,492 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
395 - 720 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,225 - 4,480 mm
Length
-
Width
1,810 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,613 - 1,646 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,115 - 1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 455 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
175 - 181 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 280 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the SsangYong Tivoli?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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