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Volvo XC40 vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (197 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Land Rover Defender?
Volvo XC40 vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,952 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.
Defender
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 Land Rover Defender offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 438 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.
XC40
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC40 is visibly lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 612 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries clearly more – 819 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 287 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Land Rover Defender 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.
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Land Rover Defender
Volvo XC40
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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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Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.
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Volvo XC40
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
148 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,688 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,863 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
532 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
163 - 197 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
265 - 300 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
120 - 145 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Volvo
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Brand
Land Rover
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