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Volvo EC40 vs VW Taigo comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 19,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or VW Taigo?

Volvo EC40 vs VW Taigo: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • marginally 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Taigo is substantially cheaper – starting at 19,900 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,614 £.

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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 150 HP. That’s roughly 292 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 VW Taigo takes 8.2 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 420 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, VW Taigo is significantly lighter – 1,229 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 836 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Taigo offers marginally more boot space – 440 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Taigo carries very slightly more – 457 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 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 £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 Taigo

The VW Taigo brings coupe-like flair to the compact crossover scene with sharp styling and an interior that punches above its price, feeling smarter than you’d expect. It’s an easygoing daily companion that balances comfort and practicality with a playful wink, perfect for city drivers who want something livelier than a regular hatchback.

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VW Taigo

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 59,000 £
Price
19,900 - 31,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,229 - 1,302 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,757 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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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