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Volvo XC40 vs ZEEKR 7GT comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or ZEEKR 7GT?

Volvo XC40 vs ZEEKR 7GT: Key differences

Volvo XC40

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly lighter

ZEEKR 7GT

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

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

XC40

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo XC40 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the ZEEKR 7GT costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,658 £.

7GT

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the ZEEKR 7GT offers significantly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 449 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the ZEEKR 7GT is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the ZEEKR 7GT delivers substantially more torque with 710 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 410 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 markedly lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 577 kg.

Looking at boot space, the ZEEKR 7GT offers barely more boot space – 456 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The ZEEKR 7GT holds a decisive overall lead 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 £39,400
7GT

ZEEKR 7GT

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 421 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 519 - 655 km
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Volvo XC40

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Price
39,400 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
519 - 655 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,405 kg
Trunk capacity
452 L
Trunk capacity
456 L
Length
4,425 mm
Length
-
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
532 kg
Payload
-

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
421 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
440 - 710 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
310 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
ZEEKR
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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