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Volvo EX40 vs VW Touareg comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (42,800 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX40 or VW Touareg?

Volvo EX40 vs VW Touareg: Key differences

Volvo EX40

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

VW Touareg

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • substantially 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.

Volvo EX40 is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,459 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 527 km more than the VW Touareg.

Touareg

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 VW Touareg offers barely more power – delivering 462 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the VW Touareg takes 5.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Touareg is clearly 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 VW Touareg delivers very slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 30 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, Volvo EX40 is marginally lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,059 kg. The difference is around 19 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers substantially more boot space – 810 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,800 L, about 400 L more than the Volvo EX40.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries visibly more – 751 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 271 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

The Volvo EX40 wraps Scandinavian calm and clever practicality into a compact electric package that feels both premium and refreshingly uncomplicated. It's the grown-up answer to flashier rivals — a safe, comfy, and city-friendly EV with thoughtful tech that makes everyday driving quietly satisfying.

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Reviews Volvo EX40

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VW Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Reviews VW Touareg

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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Roberto
4 Dec 2025, 21:53:53

Impeccable road-holding, especially if you choose optional extras like air suspension, active anti-roll bars and rear-wheel steering. Fast, quiet and comfortable.

Chris
23 Sept 2025, 10:05:45

I've been driving a Touareg 3.0 TDI with 286 PS, model year 2019, for 5 years.
So far no problems. Zero repairs.
Air suspension is top.
Driving feel is great.
Fuel consumption is also excellent for a vehicle of this weight (7.5 liters on average).
In my opinion the car is highly recommendable. That's why 5 stars!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,800 - 58,200 £
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
480 - 576 km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.3 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
75 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
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
4,440 mm
Length
4,878 - 4,902 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
1,647 mm
Height
1,693 - 1,712 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,400 L
Max trunk capacity
1,675 - 1,800 L
Payload
430 - 480 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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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