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Volvo XC40 vs Toyota Urban Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Toyota Urban Cruiser?

Volvo XC40 vs Toyota Urban Cruiser: Key differences

Volvo XC40

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  • marginally more power
  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Toyota Urban Cruiser

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Urban Cruiser is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,057 £.

Urban Cruiser

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 Volvo XC40 offers marginally more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo XC40 is moderately faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Urban Cruiser delivers barely more torque with 307 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 7 Nm more.

XC40

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC40 is very slightly lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 87 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC40 offers noticeably more boot space – 452 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries clearly more – 532 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Urban Cruiser 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 £25,700
Urban Cruiser

Toyota Urban Cruiser

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 144 - 184 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 330 - 426 km
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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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Volvo XC40
Toyota Urban Cruiser

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Price
25,700 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
330 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
147 - 148 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
452 L
Trunk capacity
306 - 310 L
Length
4,425 mm
Length
4,285 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Height
1,635 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
532 kg
Payload
411 - 421 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Power HP
144 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
150 km/h
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
106 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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