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Volvo EX40 vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (45,200 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX40 or VW ID.Polo?

Volvo EX40 vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

Volvo EX40

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW ID.Polo

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

VW ID.Polo is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,824 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.Polo is markedly more efficient: consuming 13.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX40. That’s a difference of about 3.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 122 km more than the VW ID.Polo.

ID.Polo

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 significantly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 226 HP. That’s roughly 216 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 VW ID.Polo takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 380 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, VW ID.Polo is visibly lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 472 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers barely more boot space – 441 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX40 carries marginally more – 480 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 holds a solid overall lead 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 £45,200
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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Volvo EX40

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Reviews Volvo EX40

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Marco
24 Jun 2026, 10:14:05

I find them to be two models that aren't comparable,
the Model Y is much longer and wider.
I would choose the Model Y if it were within 4.50 meters in length.

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Bent
16 May 2026, 19:14:01

Stable car and generally good build quality — but I hate the Google and infotainment systems, which both seem designed to irritate the user as much as possible.
I'm looking at a Toyota B4ZX AWD when the lease on my EX40 expires. I need to be able to tow 1,500 kg, but without going broke.

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VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Rajczi Zoltan
5 Jun 2026, 16:19:32

Super! Batery klein.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,200 - 56,000 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
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
13.3 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
477 - 576 km
Electric Range
424 - 454 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,635 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 480 kg
Payload
444 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
116 - 226 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
85 - 166 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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