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Volvo EC40 vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Porsche Taycan?

Volvo EC40 vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Porsche Taycan

  • substantially more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely 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 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,408 £.

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

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers slightly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 95 km more than the Volvo EC40.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers substantially more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 592 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers clearly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 670 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Volvo EC40 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EC40 is barely lighter – 2,065 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Taycan offers barely more boot space – 407 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries markedly more – 635 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 59,000 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
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 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
175 - 635 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
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Porsche
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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