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Volvo XC40 vs Porsche Taycan – Differences & prices compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Volvo XC40 or Porsche Taycan fits your lifestyle better.

Volvo XC40

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Porsche Taycan

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

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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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the Porsche Taycan costs 87900 £. That’s a price difference of around 51180 £.

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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 Porsche Taycan has a decisively edge – offering 1034 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 837 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.20 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 5.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan performs decisively better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan pulls convincingly stronger with 1340 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 1040 Nm difference.

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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 somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Volvo XC40 is noticeable lighter – 1688 kg compared to 2165 kg. The difference is around 477 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo XC40 offers hardly perceptible more room – 452 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan somewhat takes the win – 635 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Taycan proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Taycan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
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Volvo XC40

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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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Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36800 - 47200 £
Price
87900 - 206700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.50 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
147 - 148 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1688 kg
Curb weight
2165 - 2370 kg
Trunk capacity
452 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4425 mm
Length
4962 - 4968 mm
Width
1863 mm
Width
1966 - 1998 mm
Height
1652 mm
Height
1378 - 1381 mm
Max trunk capacity
1328 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
532 kg
Payload
175 - 635 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Power HP
408 - 1034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
410 - 1340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
1969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Porsche

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What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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