What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Volvo XC40's engine?

Up to 197 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo XC40 according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 6.50 L.

What maximum speed does the Volvo XC40 reach?

The Volvo XC40 reaches up to 180 km/h.

What are the Volvo XC40’s length, width and height?

The Volvo XC40 measures 4425 mm long, 1863 mm wide and 1652 mm high.

What drive types are available for the VW Touran?

The VW Touran is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the VW Touran?

The VW Touran reaches a peak output of 150 HP, depending on the model.

What is the fuel consumption of the VW Touran according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 5.20 L.

What maximum speed does the VW Touran reach?

Depending on the model, top speed is 209 km/h.

How many liters of cargo space does the VW Touran offer?

Depending on configuration, up to 834 L fit inside.

What are the dimensions of the VW Touran?

Overall, the VW Touran is 4527 mm long, 1829 mm wide and 1668 mm high.

Volvo XC40 vs VW Touran - Differences and prices compared

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

XC40 @ Volvo Cars

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Touran has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35400 £, while the Volvo XC40 costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 1367 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Touran manages with 5.20 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.50 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

Touran @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

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 Volvo XC40 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 197 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touran performs slightly better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touran pulls a bit stronger with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

XC40 @ Volvo Cars

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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, VW Touran is somewhat lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1688 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers clearly more room – 834 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 382 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs distinct better – up to 1980 L, which is about 652 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran a bit takes the win – 601 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Touran proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Touran is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Reviews Volvo XC40

5 (2 Reviews)

Reviews VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)

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Costs and Consumption
Price 36800 - 47200 £	Price 35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km 6.50 L	Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 147 - 148 g/km	co2 136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 54 L	Fuel tank capacity 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type MPV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1688 kg	Curb weight 1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity 452 L	Trunk capacity 834 L
Length 4425 mm	Length 4527 mm
Width 1863 mm	Width 1829 mm
Height 1652 mm	Height 1668 mm
Max trunk capacity 1328 L	Max trunk capacity 1980 L
Payload 532 kg	Payload 590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol MHEV	Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 163 - 197 HP	Power HP 122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.6 - 8.6 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed 180 km/h	Max Speed 195 - 209 km/h
Torque 265 - 300 Nm	Torque 250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 120 - 145 kW	Power kW 90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity 1969 cm3	Engine capacity 1498 - 1968 cm3