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Volvo XC40 vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Volvo XC40 vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Key differences

Volvo XC40

4.9 (8 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo XC40 is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 62,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,066 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar uses 4.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Range Rover Velar

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 Velar offers significantly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 207 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar delivers significantly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 350 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC40 is moderately lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 2,003 kg. The difference is around 315 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar carries only slightly more – 587 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is clearly superior 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 £62,000
Range Rover Velar

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 10 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
Volvo XC40
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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Volvo XC40
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
148 g/km
co2
103 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
532 kg
Payload
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Land Rover
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