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Volvo EC40 vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Volvo XC40?

Volvo EC40 vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Volvo XC40

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • slightly 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.

Volvo XC40 is visibly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,858 £.

XC40

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 clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 370 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 XC40 is markedly lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 377 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC40 offers slightly more boot space – 452 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC40 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,328 L, about 132 L more than the Volvo EC40.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries a bit more – 532 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 holds a decisive overall lead 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

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Volvo XC40

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,000 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
488 - 584 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

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
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
4,440 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,591 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,196 L
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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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