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Toyota Land Cruiser vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (72,000 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Land Cruiser or Volvo XC40?

Toyota Land Cruiser vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Toyota Land Cruiser

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  • very slightly more power
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Volvo XC40

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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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

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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.

Volvo XC40 is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 uses 6.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 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 Toyota Land Cruiser offers very slightly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Land Cruiser delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Land Cruiser

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC40 is substantially lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 727 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries clearly more – 750 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 218 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC40 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 £41,900
XC40

Volvo XC40

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 197 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 L/100km
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Volvo XC40

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Trentini Paolo
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20 Apr 2026, 09:07:56

Excellent

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Costs and Consumption
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
278 - 282 g/km
co2
148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
685 - 750 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
205 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
151 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Volvo
Is the Toyota Land Cruiser offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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