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Volvo EC40 vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 306,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe?

Volvo EC40 vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EC40

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Volvo EC40 is considerably cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 259,466 £.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers substantially 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 Coupe is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is somewhat lighter – 1,845 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EC40 offers markedly more boot space – 404 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 134 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 is far ahead 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 £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 - 59,000 £
Price
306,000 £
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
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,285 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
3.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
338 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
-
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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