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Volvo EC40 vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or VW ID.7 Touring?

Volvo EC40 vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Volvo EC40

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • markedly 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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 527 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is slightly more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers moderately more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 104 km more than the Volvo EC40.

ID.7 Touring

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 markedly 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 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers barely 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 very slightly lighter – 2,065 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 126 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers markedly more boot space – 605 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is barely 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 £46,500
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 486 - 585 km
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Volvo EC40

The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.

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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
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 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
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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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
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Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
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Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
459 - 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
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
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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