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Volvo XC40 vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 1,000 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 409,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Ferrari SF90 Roadster?

Volvo XC40 vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster: Key differences

Volvo XC40

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space

Ferrari SF90 Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

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

XC40

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Volvo XC40 is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Ferrari SF90 Roadster costs 409,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 372,952 £.

Both cars consume an average of 6.5 L/100km – no difference here.

SF90 Roadster

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 Ferrari SF90 Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 1,000 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 803 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is significantly faster – reaching 340 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 160 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari SF90 Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 1,066 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 766 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.

Seats: Volvo XC40 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari SF90 Roadster is only slightly lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC40 offers considerably more boot space – 452 L compared to 74 L. That’s a difference of about 378 L.

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 £36,800
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
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Volvo XC40

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Price
409,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
147 - 148 g/km
co2
169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
68 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
452 L
Trunk capacity
74 L
Length
4,425 mm
Length
4,704 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,973 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Height
1,186 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
532 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Power HP
1,000 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
1,066 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
735 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,021
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Ferrari
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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