Volvo EX40 vs VW ID.7 Touring – Which car suits you better?

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

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

Volvo EX40 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42800 £, while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47100 £. That’s a price difference of around 4213 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.7 Touring: with 14 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the Volvo EX40 with 16.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.60 kWh.

As for range, the VW ID.7 Touring performs a bit better – achieving up to 689 km, about 113 km more than the Volvo EX40.

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 EX40 has a clearly edge – offering 442 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is a touch quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.50 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring pulls slight stronger with 679 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 9 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Volvo EX40 is hardly any lighter – 2040 kg compared to 2191 kg. The difference is around 151 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more room – 605 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 Touring performs a bit better – up to 1714 L, which is about 314 L more than the Volvo EX40.

When it comes to payload, Volvo EX40 hardly any takes the win – 480 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW ID.7 Touring proves to be has a razor-thin advantage and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW ID.7 Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.