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Volvo EC40 vs Aston Martin DBX comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Aston Martin DBX?

Volvo EC40 vs Aston Martin DBX: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Aston Martin DBX

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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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 DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 122,323 £.

DBX

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 DBX offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX 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?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EC40 is somewhat lighter – 2,065 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBX offers moderately more boot space – 491 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries noticeably more – 710 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 275 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 stands well ahead of its rival 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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Volvo EC40

The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.

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Aston Martin DBX

With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.

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Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 59,000 £
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
323 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
491 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
710 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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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