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Volvo EX40 vs Genesis GV60 comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (42,800 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX40 or Genesis GV60?

Volvo EX40 vs Genesis GV60: Key differences

Volvo EX40

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  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • barely lighter

Genesis GV60

  • barely more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EX40

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Volvo EX40 is barely cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the Genesis GV60 costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,020 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX40 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 16.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Genesis GV60. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 15 km more than the Genesis GV60.

GV60

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 Genesis GV60 offers barely more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV60 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Volvo EX40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV60 delivers marginally more torque with 700 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

EX40

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, Volvo EX40 is barely lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,050 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX40 carries only slightly more – 480 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV60 shows a few small advantages 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 £46,900
GV60

Genesis GV60

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 229 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 501 - 561 km
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Genesis GV60

The Genesis GV60 arrives like a fashionably sharp electric crossover, its jewel-like lighting and coupe-ish silhouette giving it presence that feels more boutique than showroom. It pairs playful, immediate acceleration with a serene, well-appointed cabin and slick tech, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want luxury with a cheeky electric twist.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,800 - 58,200 £
Price
46,900 - 63,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
480 - 576 km
Electric Range
501 - 561 km
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Curb weight
2,050 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,440 mm
Length
-
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,647 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,400 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 480 kg
Payload
455 - 460 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
229 - 490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
350 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
168 - 360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the Volvo EX40 have?

The Volvo EX40 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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