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Volvo XC40 vs Land Rover Range Rover - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (197 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (36800 £ vs 122700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Land Rover Range Rover?

Volvo XC40

5 (2 Reviews)
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Land Rover Range Rover

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo XC40 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the Land Rover Range Rover costs 122700 £. That’s a price difference of around 85980 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Range Rover manages with 2.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.50 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.

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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 Land Rover Range Rover has a clearly edge – offering 615 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 418 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Range Rover performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 261 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 81 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Range Rover pulls decisively stronger with 800 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Range Rover offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Volvo XC40 is convincingly lighter – 1688 kg compared to 2504 kg. The difference is around 816 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover offers significantly more room – 818 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 366 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Range Rover performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2176 L, which is about 848 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Range Rover noticeable takes the win – 846 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 314 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Land Rover Range Rover proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Land Rover Range Rover is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £122,700
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Land Rover Range Rover

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 300 - 615 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 11.7 L
  • Electric Range : 116 - 117 km
Volvo XC40
Land Rover Range Rover

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Volvo XC40

5 (2 Reviews)
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The Volvo XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.

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Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover wraps unabashed luxury and genuine off-road capability into a silhouette that still manages to look effortlessly elegant whether parked outside a city hotel or splashing through a muddy trail. Inside, it’s a cocoon of soft leathers, refined materials and serene ride quality that makes long journeys feel like private-jet comfort — ideal for buyers who want a plush cruiser that can also go where lesser SUVs won’t.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
36800 - 47200 £
Price
122700 - 244700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.50 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
31.80 kWh
co2
147 - 148 g/km
co2
62 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1688 kg
Curb weight
2504 - 2810 kg
Trunk capacity
452 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 818 L
Length
4425 mm
Length
5052 - 5258 mm
Width
1863 mm
Width
2047 mm
Height
1652 mm
Height
1870 mm
Max trunk capacity
1328 L
Max trunk capacity
1841 - 2176 L
Payload
532 kg
Payload
589 - 846 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
300 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
218 - 261 km/h
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
650 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
221 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
1969 cm3
Engine capacity
2997 - 4395 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.