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Volvo XC40 vs Aston Martin DBX comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Aston Martin DBX?

Volvo XC40 vs Aston Martin DBX: Key differences

Volvo XC40

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Aston Martin DBX

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

XC40

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.

Volvo XC40 is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 126,952 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 uses 6.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.7 L/100km.

DBX

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 Aston Martin DBX offers significantly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 530 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers significantly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

XC40

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 XC40 is noticeably lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 632 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries markedly more – 710 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 178 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC40 is far ahead overall 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 £41,900
XC40

Volvo XC40

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 197 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Volvo XC40
Aston Martin DBX

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Volvo XC40

The Volvo XC40 blends Scandinavian design with practical versatility, offering a compact luxury crossover that feels composed and easy to live with. It’s refined and focused on safety with a high-quality interior, making it a smart choice for daily city driving and weekend escapes.

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Aston Martin DBX

With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.

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Volvo XC40
Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
148 g/km
co2
323 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
491 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
532 kg
Payload
710 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Aston Martin
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