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Volvo XC40 vs Porsche 911 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 125,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Porsche 911 Coupe?

Volvo XC40 vs Porsche 911 Coupe: Key differences

Volvo XC40

5 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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Porsche 911 Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only 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:

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

Volvo XC40 is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Porsche 911 Coupe costs 125,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 83,923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 uses 6.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche 911 Coupe with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

911 Coupe

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 Porsche 911 Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 514 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 500 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, Porsche 911 Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,536 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 152 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries significantly more – 532 kg compared to 310 kg. That’s a difference of about 222 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche 911 Coupe stands well ahead of its rival 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 £125,800
911 Coupe

Porsche 911 Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 394 - 711 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 10.3 - 13.8 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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Reviews Volvo XC40

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The Porsche 911 Coupe remains the iconic sports car you buy when you want a thrilling weekend weapon that still behaves like a civilized companion during the weekdays. Its classic silhouette and razor‑sharp handling deliver a grin-inducing drive every time, while the polished interior and intuitive controls remind you this is a car built for drivers, not just headlines.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
125,800 - 301,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 13.8 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
148 g/km
co2
233 - 312 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
63 - 64 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
1,536 - 1,815 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
373 L
Length
-
Length
4,542 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
1,279 - 1,293 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
532 kg
Payload
228 - 310 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
295 - 313 km/h
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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