SsangYong Tivoli vs Volvo XC40 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SsangYong Tivoli has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21400 £, while the Volvo XC40 costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 15342 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 manages with 6.50 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the SsangYong Tivoli with 7 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

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 XC40 has a slightly edge – offering 197 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the SsangYong Tivoli performs barely noticeable better – reaching 181 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC40 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 300 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the SsangYong Tivoli is evident lighter – 1375 kg compared to 1688 kg. The difference is around 313 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SsangYong Tivoli offers evident more room – 720 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 268 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Tivoli performs slight better – up to 1440 L, which is about 112 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, Volvo XC40 to a small extent takes the win – 532 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Our conclusion: The SsangYong Tivoli proves to be has the upper hand and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, SsangYong Tivoli is the better all-rounder in this comparison.