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Volvo EC40 vs VW ID.7 comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or VW ID.7?

Volvo EC40 vs VW ID.7: Key differences

Volvo EC40

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

VW ID.7

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

VW ID.7 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 46,400 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 245 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 is a bit more efficient: consuming 13.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 708 km, about 124 km more than the Volvo EC40.

ID.7

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 clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the VW ID.7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 delivers only slightly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 9 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 2,180 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 offers visibly more boot space – 532 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,586 L, about 390 L more than the Volvo EC40.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 carries very slightly more – 465 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 has the upper hand 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 £46,400
ID.7

VW ID.7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 594 - 708 km
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Reviews Volvo EC40

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VW ID.7

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Reviews VW ID.7

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Mattis Everaert
6 Feb 2026, 07:59:02

Range is completely wrong compared to what’s shown. In reality you can only rely on about 60% of the distance. The boot only opens for whoever has the key? That’s a massive headache for my work.

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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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VW ID.7

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,000 £
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
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
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
488 - 584 km
Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4,440 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,591 mm
Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,196 L
Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
460 - 465 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
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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