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Volvo EC40 vs Volvo EX60 comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 54,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Volvo EX60?

Volvo EC40 vs Volvo EX60: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • moderately cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Volvo EX60

  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo EC40 is moderately cheaper – starting at 46,600 £ , while the Volvo EX60 costs 54,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,371 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX60 is slightly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX60 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 810 km, about 226 km more than the Volvo EC40.

EX60

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 EX60 offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 238 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX60 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX60 delivers moderately more torque with 790 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 120 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 2,190 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EX60 offers clearly more boot space – 523 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 119 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX60 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 Volvo EX60 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 £54,000
EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 620 - 810 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,000 £
Price
54,000 - 70,100 £
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
14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
488 - 584 km
Electric Range
620 - 810 km
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,190 - 2,425 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
523 L
Length
4,440 mm
Length
-
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,899 mm
Height
1,591 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,196 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
435 - 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
374 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
480 - 790 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
275 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Volvo
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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