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Volvo EC40 vs Genesis GV60 comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Genesis GV60?

Volvo EC40 vs Genesis GV60: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
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Genesis GV60

  • very slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely 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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Genesis GV60 costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 334 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EC40 is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Genesis GV60. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 24 km more than the Genesis GV60.

GV60

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 Genesis GV60 offers very slightly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV60 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV60 delivers marginally more torque with 700 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 30 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, Genesis GV60 is barely lighter – 2,050 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV60 carries marginally more – 460 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV60 has the upper hand 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 £46,900
GV60

Genesis GV60

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 229 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 501 - 561 km
Volvo EC40
Genesis GV60

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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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Genesis GV60

The Genesis GV60 arrives like a fashionably sharp electric crossover, its jewel-like lighting and coupe-ish silhouette giving it presence that feels more boutique than showroom. It pairs playful, immediate acceleration with a serene, well-appointed cabin and slick tech, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want luxury with a cheeky electric twist.

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Volvo EC40
Genesis GV60

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Price
46,900 - 63,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
501 - 561 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 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
2,050 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
455 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
229 - 490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
350 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
168 - 360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Genesis
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