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Volvo EX40 vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (42,800 £ vs 26,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX40 or VW Golf Variant?

Volvo EX40 vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Volvo EX40

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  • noticeably more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Golf Variant

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • noticeably 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:

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 Golf Variant is substantially cheaper – starting at 26,100 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,710 £.

Golf Variant

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 noticeably more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf Variant is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo EX40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers noticeably more torque with 670 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

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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 Golf Variant is significantly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 674 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers noticeably more boot space – 611 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,642 L, about 242 L more than the Volvo EX40.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries somewhat more – 547 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant is narrowly 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 £26,100
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,800 - 58,200 £
Price
26,100 - 48,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
480 - 576 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,621 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4,440 mm
Length
4,631 - 4,651 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,647 mm
Height
1,462 - 1,487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,400 L
Max trunk capacity
1,624 - 1,642 L
Payload
430 - 480 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW
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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