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Volvo EX40 vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (42,800 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX40 or VW Tiguan?

Volvo EX40 vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Volvo EX40

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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Tiguan

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

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:

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

VW Tiguan is noticeably cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,270 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 450 km more than the VW Tiguan.

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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 272 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Tiguan is slightly faster – reaching 215 km/h, while the Volvo EX40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

EX40

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, VW Tiguan is visibly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 441 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers markedly more boot space – 652 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 242 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,486 L, about 86 L more than the Volvo EX40.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries only slightly more – 533 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 holds a decisive 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 £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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Volvo EX40

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Reviews Volvo EX40

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VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,800 - 58,200 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
480 - 576 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,440 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,647 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,400 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
430 - 480 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
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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