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Volvo EC40 vs Kia EV5 comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Kia EV5?

Volvo EC40 vs Kia EV5: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • considerably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

Kia EV5

  • moderately cheaper

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

EC40

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia EV5 is moderately cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,200 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EC40 is barely more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV5. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers barely more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 54 km more than the Kia EV5.

EV5

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 Volvo EC40 offers considerably more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Kia EV5 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 295 Nm. That’s about 375 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 only slightly lighter – 2,065 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV5 carries slightly more – 511 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 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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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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Volvo EC40
Kia EV5

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,000 £
Price
39,400 - 44,600 £
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
16.9 - 17.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
488 - 584 km
Electric Range
505 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,069 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,440 mm
Length
-
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,591 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,196 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
511 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
295 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Kia
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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