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Volvo EC40 vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or VW Transporter Transporter?

Volvo EC40 vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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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.

VW Transporter Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,019 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EC40 is clearly more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 5.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 254 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

Transporter Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EC40 offers clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 156 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 Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers visibly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is somewhat lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 193 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries substantially more – 1,259 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 824 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, 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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