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Volvo EC40 vs Jaguar I-Pace comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 79,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Jaguar I-Pace?

Volvo EC40 vs Jaguar I-Pace: Key differences

Volvo EC40

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

EC40

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Volvo EC40 is considerably cheaper – starting at 46,600 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,580 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EC40 is clearly more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 25.2 kWh/100km for the Jaguar I-Pace. That’s a difference of about 9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 115 km more than the Jaguar I-Pace.

I-Pace

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 Volvo EC40 offers barely more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Jaguar I-Pace takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Jaguar I-Pace is only slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Volvo EC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers barely more torque with 696 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 26 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EC40 is marginally lighter – 2,065 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers visibly more boot space – 638 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 234 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Jaguar I-Pace offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,453 L, about 257 L more than the Volvo EC40.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar I-Pace carries marginally more – 444 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is decisively ahead 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 £46,600
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 : 488 - 584 km
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Reviews Volvo EC40

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Jaguar I-Pace

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3.7 (2 Reviews)
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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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Jaguar I-Pace

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,000 £
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
488 - 584 km
Electric Range
469 km
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
638 L
Length
4,440 mm
Length
4,682 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Width
2,011 mm
Height
1,591 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,196 L
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
444 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
696 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
294 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Jaguar
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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