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Volvo XC40 vs Maserati MC20 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 210,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Maserati MC20 Coupe?

Volvo XC40 vs Maserati MC20 Coupe: Key differences

Volvo XC40

5 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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Maserati MC20 Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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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:

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

Volvo XC40 is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Coupe costs 210,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 168,091 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 uses 6.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Coupe with 11.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

MC20 Coupe

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 Maserati MC20 Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 433 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 730 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

XC40

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo XC40 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati MC20 Coupe is slightly lighter – 1,469 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 219 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries noticeably more – 532 kg compared to 321 kg. That’s a difference of about 211 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC40 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.

from £41,900
XC40

Volvo XC40

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 197 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 L/100km
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Volvo XC40

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
210,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
148 g/km
co2
261 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
1,469 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
532 kg
Payload
321 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
325 km/h
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
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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