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SsangYong Torres vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (33,800 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Torres or Volvo XC40?

SsangYong Torres vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

SsangYong Torres

  • barely cheaper
  • barely more power
  • a bit lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

Volvo XC40

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient

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

Torres

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 Torres is barely cheaper – starting at 33,800 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 uses 6.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

XC40

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 SsangYong Torres offers barely more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Torres is barely faster – reaching 194 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Torres delivers a bit more torque with 339 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 39 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Torres is a bit lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers markedly more boot space – 703 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 251 L.

For maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Torres offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,662 L, about 334 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Torres carries marginally more – 552 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Torres is clearly superior overall 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 £33,800
Torres

SsangYong Torres

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 462 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
462 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 207 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
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
703 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
4,700 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
552 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 - 207 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the SsangYong Torres have?

The SsangYong Torres is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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