Volvo EX40 vs Volvo EX60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo EX40 a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo EX60. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Volvo EX40 features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The Volvo EX40 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX60. The Volvo EX60 counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Volvo EX40 gets textile/leather blend upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 2-zone in the Volvo EX40 and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.

Drivetrain

The Volvo EX40 uses a Electric producing 185kW and 420Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Volvo EX60 responds with a Electric making 275kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The Volvo EX60 has the clear power advantage at 275kW vs 185kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX60 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82kWh (Volvo EX40) vs 83kWh (Volvo EX60), giving WLTP ranges of 520km and 610km.

Space & Comfort

The Volvo EX40 measures 4,440mm long on a 2,702mm wheelbase, 363mm shorter than the Volvo EX60 at 4,803mm (2,970mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo EX60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 536L in the Volvo EX40 and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Volvo EX40 a 13L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Volvo EX60's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Volvo EX40 costs about $912 a year (19 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Volvo EX60 about $715 a year (14.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $197 a year less for the Volvo EX60.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX40) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60).

Where each one leads

The Volvo EX40: the lower starting price ($69,990 against $86,990) and the bigger boot with the seats up (536L against 523L).

The Volvo EX60: more power (275kW against 185kW), the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,500kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($715 a year against $912).

The Verdict

Volvo EX60 scores higher, 71 vs 68

The Volvo EX60 scores 71 to the Volvo EX40's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 7 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Volvo EX60 ahead by 27 points), performance (Volvo EX60 ahead by 14 points), safety (Volvo EX40 ahead by 6 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Volvo EX60 costs about $197 less (14.9 kWh/100km against 19 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh).

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