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Volvo XC40 vs Maxus Deliver 3 comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 160 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Maxus Deliver 3?

Volvo XC40 vs Maxus Deliver 3: Key differences

Volvo XC40

4.9 (8 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Maxus Deliver 3

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
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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.

Maxus Deliver 3 is markedly cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,256 £.

Deliver 3

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 Volvo XC40 offers a bit more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Maxus Deliver 3 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC40 delivers visibly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 225 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm more.

XC40

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC40 is barely lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 1,690 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus Deliver 3 carries substantially more – 970 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 438 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maxus Deliver 3 shows a few small advantages 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.

£33,649
Deliver 3

Maxus Deliver 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 160 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 269 km
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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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Reviews Volvo XC40

4.9 (8 Reviews)
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Pim de Bruijn
15 Jun 2026, 14:27:59

After many new Volvos — including a V70 and an XC90 — I've now bought a lightly used XC40 from the dealer. In every respect it was the best choice.

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Trentini Paolo
7 May 2026, 13:45:44

Delivered a few days ago — a radical change after 5 VW Golfs, most recently a T‑Roc.

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S. M.
20 Apr 2026, 09:07:56

Excellent

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Maxus Deliver 3

The Maxus Deliver 3 arrives as a sensible, modern workhorse that swaps diesel grime for electric smoothness, offering a roomy cargo bay and a tidy, driver-friendly cabin that makes daily runs feel less like a chore. For small businesses and urban couriers it’s a pragmatic, cost-conscious choice that’s easy to live with — and yes, it even makes parking and tight city turns feel almost enjoyable.

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Reviews Maxus Deliver 3

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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Angel
1 May 2026, 20:27:06

1) I trust the electric technology of the MAXUS more than the hybrid mechanics of the PEUGEOT.
2) If you compare the electric version of the Peugeot with the MAXUS, the Maxus clearly wins. It weighs 400 kg less than the PEUGEOT — which translates to carrying over 900 kg more — and it wears less, even down to the brake pads, than the Peugeot.
I'm thinking of buying a used MAXUS (the short one). I saw this week that there are loads of them four years old with under 30,000 km for €14,000, and they still have three or four years of manufacturer warranty left.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
33,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
269 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
148 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
1,690 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
532 kg
Payload
970 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Power HP
160 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
225 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
118 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Maxus
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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