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Volvo XC40 vs Maserati Levante comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Maserati Levante?

Volvo XC40 vs Maserati Levante: Key differences

Volvo XC40

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter

Maserati Levante

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

XC40

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo XC40 is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Maserati Levante costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,119 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 uses 6.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Levante with 9.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Levante

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 Maserati Levante offers significantly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 233 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Levante is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Levante is clearly faster – reaching 264 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 84 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Levante delivers significantly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 280 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 clearly lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 477 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Levante offers visibly more boot space – 580 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Levante carries a bit more – 615 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Levante 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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Levante

Maserati Levante

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 330 - 430 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9.7 - 12.1 L/100km
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Volvo XC40

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Reviews Volvo XC40

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Maserati Levante

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Reviews Maserati Levante

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Bert
14 Jan 2026, 04:41:42

What a rubbish comparison.
You take two comparable models with roughly the same engine, right?
There are plenty of those. A Frecale normally has fewer hp than a Levante, so why do a test like this.
That way you fail the test yourselves.
So dumb.....

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Berhard
14 Jan 2026, 04:30:38

This comparison falls completely flat — you're supposed to take two comparable models, aren't you? You pick a Porsche with 1,150 hp; that's ridiculous.

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Jean-pierre
12 Jan 2026, 22:44:32

Seductive, efficient, full of torque, devastatingly quick (the Trofeo), comfortable, with splendid leather and carbon, magnificent and brilliant headlights — reserved for artists or demanding business leaders.

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Volvo XC40
Maserati Levante

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Price
93,900 - 125,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
147 - 148 g/km
co2
221 - 273 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
452 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
4,425 mm
Length
5,005 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,981 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Height
1,693 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
532 kg
Payload
316 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
245 - 264 km/h
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Maserati
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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