Toyota bZ4X Touring vs Volvo EX40

The Toyota bZ4X Touring starts from $69,990 before on-road costs, while the Volvo EX40 opens at $69,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $76,989 and $76,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Toyota bZ4X Touring and Volvo EX40 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 5 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Toyota bZ4X Touring and 7 in the Volvo EX40.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX40 gets a 9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring stands out with panoramic roof, ventilated seats, JBL audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volvo EX40. The Volvo EX40 counters with head-up display and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota bZ4X Touring gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volvo EX40 offers textile/leather blend.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring uses a Dual Electric Motor producing 280kW and 269Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.4 seconds.

The Volvo EX40 responds with a Electric making 185kW and 420Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring has the clear power advantage at 280kW vs 185kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota bZ4X Touring is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 74.7kWh (Toyota bZ4X Touring) vs 82kWh (Volvo EX40), giving WLTP ranges of 488km and 520km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Toyota bZ4X Touring) vs 200kW (Volvo EX40).

The Toyota bZ4X Touring measures 4,830mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 390mm longer than the Volvo EX40 at 4,440mm (2,702mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X Touring generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 603L in the Toyota bZ4X Touring and 536L in the Volvo EX40, giving the Toyota bZ4X Touring a 67L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX40 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota bZ4X Touring) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo EX40). Both match on warranty length.