Volvo XC40 vs VW ID.7 – Differences & prices compared

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

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

Volvo XC40 has the noticeably advantage in terms of price – starting at 36800 £, while the VW ID.7 starts at 46400 £. That’s a price difference of about 9613 £.

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 performance, the VW ID.7 clearly takes the lead – with 340 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 143 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 is decisively faster – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.60 s. That makes it around 2.20 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 pulls strongly stronger, offering 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer enough space for 5 passengers.

The Volvo XC40 is slightly lighter – 1688 kg compared to 2180 kg. The weight difference is around 492 kg.

In trunk capacity, the VW ID.7 takes the lead – 532 L compared to 452 L. That’s around 80 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, VW ID.7 wins – up to 1586 L, about 258 L more than the Volvo XC40.

Payload capacity also favors the Volvo XC40 slightly – 532 kg compared to 465 kg. The difference is roughly 67 kg.

Our verdict: The VW ID.7 leaves its rival little chance and therefore earns the title of our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.7 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.