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Volvo EC40 vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

Volvo EC40 vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible: Key differences

Volvo EC40

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EC40

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 EC40 is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 281,751 £.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

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 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers considerably more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 328 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo EC40 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is only slightly lighter – 1,945 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EC40 offers markedly more boot space – 404 L compared to 260 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EC40 carries marginally more – 435 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 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 £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 486 - 585 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
260 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Aston Martin
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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