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Volvo XC40 vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Porsche Panamera?

Volvo XC40 vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Volvo XC40

4.9 (8 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Porsche Panamera

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Volvo XC40 is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Panamera

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 Panamera offers considerably more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 585 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is significantly 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 Porsche Panamera delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 700 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC40 is moderately lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 272 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries marginally more – 545 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera is decisively ahead 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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Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 97 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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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
148 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
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Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
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Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
532 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
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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