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Volvo XC40 vs Fiat Ulysse comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Fiat Ulysse?

Volvo XC40 vs Fiat Ulysse: Key differences

Volvo XC40

5 (6 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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Fiat Ulysse

  • slightly cheaper
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Ulysse is slightly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 uses 6.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Fiat Ulysse with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Ulysse

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC40 offers a bit more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Ulysse delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 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: Fiat Ulysse offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC40 is slightly lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 1,946 kg. The difference is around 258 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ulysse carries clearly more – 924 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 392 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Ulysse is slightly ahead 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 £36,000
Ulysse

Fiat Ulysse

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 177 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 7.6 L/100km
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Reviews Volvo XC40

5 (6 Reviews)
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Trentini Paolo
7 May 2026, 13:45:44

Delivered a few days ago — a radical change after 5 VW Golfs, most recently a T‑Roc.

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S. M.
20 Apr 2026, 09:07:56

Excellent

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
36,000 - 49,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.6 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
196 - 198 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
7 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
1,946 - 1,977 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,863 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
532 kg
Payload
924 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Power HP
177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
130 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Fiat
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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