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Volvo EC40 vs Mazda CX-6e comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Mazda CX-6e?

Volvo EC40 vs Mazda CX-6e: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • clearly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

Mazda CX-6e

  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit more trunk space

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.

Mazda CX-6e is marginally cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,772 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EC40 is a bit more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 18.9 kWh/100km for the Mazda CX-6e. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 100 km more than the Mazda CX-6e.

CX-6e

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EC40 offers clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 184 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 Mazda CX-6e takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 380 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 very slightly lighter – 2,065 kg compared to 2,205 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-6e offers a bit more boot space – 468 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EC40 carries somewhat more – 435 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is clearly superior 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 £46,600
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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Mazda CX-6e

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,000 £
Price
42,800 - 45,400 £
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
18.9 - 19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
488 - 584 km
Electric Range
468 - 484 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
2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
468 L
Length
4,440 mm
Length
-
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
1,591 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,196 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
385 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
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Mazda
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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