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Volvo EX40 vs Toyota C-HR+ comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 343 HP), boot space and price (42,800 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX40 or Toyota C-HR+?

Volvo EX40 vs Toyota C-HR+: Key differences

Volvo EX40

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  • clearly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h

Toyota C-HR+

  • somewhat cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EX40

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota C-HR+ is somewhat cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota C-HR+ is visibly more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX40. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota C-HR+ offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 607 km, about 31 km more than the Volvo EX40.

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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 EX40 offers clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 343 HP. That’s roughly 99 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Toyota C-HR+ takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 338 Nm. That’s about 332 Nm more.

EX40

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota C-HR+ is slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota C-HR+ offers barely more boot space – 416 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota C-HR+ carries noticeably more – 655 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 sits just ahead overall 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 £42,800
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 : 480 - 576 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,800 - 58,200 £
Price
36,000 - 46,300 £
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
13.4 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
480 - 576 km
Electric Range
458 - 607 km
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,810 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
416 L
Length
4,440 mm
Length
-
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
1,647 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,400 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 480 kg
Payload
550 - 655 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
167 - 343 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
268 - 338 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
123 - 252 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Toyota
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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