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Volvo EX40 vs Kia EV4 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (45,200 £ vs 35,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX40 or Kia EV4 Sedan?

Volvo EX40 vs Kia EV4 Sedan: Key differences

Volvo EX40

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia EV4 Sedan

  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia EV4 Sedan is markedly cheaper – starting at 35,600 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,686 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV4 Sedan is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX40. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV4 Sedan offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 633 km, about 57 km more than the Volvo EX40.

EV4 Sedan

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 EX40 offers considerably more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 238 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Kia EV4 Sedan takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 387 Nm more.

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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, Kia EV4 Sedan is slightly lighter – 1,815 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV4 Sedan offers somewhat more boot space – 490 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX40 carries barely more – 480 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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EX40

Volvo EX40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 477 - 576 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,200 - 58,200 £
Price
35,600 - 43,700 £
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
14.3 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
477 - 576 km
Electric Range
456 - 633 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Curb weight
1,815 - 1,914 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 480 kg
Payload
441 - 455 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Kia
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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