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Kia EV5 vs Volvo EX40
Selected trimAirChange trim329 mi · 81 kWh · £39,345
Selected trimSingle Motor Extended RangeChange trim355 mi · 82 kWh · £39,610
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia EV5 leads on family practicality, while the Volvo EX40 leads on charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia EV5 if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
Choose the Volvo EX40 if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Volvo EX40 edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
Kia
6.7
Volvo
6.9
Too close to call
Motorway Range
Kia
3.7
Volvo
4.1
Too close to call
FamilyKia
Kia
8.2
Volvo
6.9
ChargingVolvo
Kia
3.2
Volvo
6.6
Cost Per Mile
Kia
3
Volvo
3.3
Too close to call
City Driving
Kia
4.8
Volvo
5
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Volvo EX40
Single Motor Extended Range
- 26 miles more WLTP range
- 73 kW faster rapid charging
- 1.0s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV5Air | Volvo EX40Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £39,345 (better) | £39,610 |
| Official range | 329 miles | 355 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 513 L (better) | 410 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 31 min | 28 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 8.3 sec | 7.3 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Kia EV5
Volvo EX40
Length
Kia EV54,615mm
Volvo EX404,440mm-175mm
Width
Kia EV51,875mm
Volvo EX401,873mm-2mm
Height
Kia EV51,715mm
Volvo EX401,651mm-64mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia EV5Air | Volvo EX40Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,615 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,875 mm | 1,873 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,034 mm |
| Height | 1,715 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m (better) | 11 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 525 mm spare | 527 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia EV5Air | Volvo EX40Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 917 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 6 (better) | 4 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 513 L (better) | 410 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1400 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 31 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,500 kg |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia EV5 Air |  Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.62m | 4.44m-175mm |
| Width | 1.88m | 1.87m-2mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.03m |
| Height | 1.72m | 1.65m-64mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.75m | 2.70m-48mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 513L (better) | 410L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1400L |
| Frunk | Not available | 31L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 917mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.8m (better) | 11m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,094kg | 2,075kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 81kWh | 82kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 329 mi | 355 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 127kW | 200kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £39,345 (better) | £39,610 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Kia EV5Air | Volvo EX40Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 329 miles | 355 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 235 miles | 242 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 31 min | 28 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 127 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 169 Wh/km | 167 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 81 kWh | 82 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NCMA | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV5Air | Volvo EX40Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.3 sec | 7.3 sec (better) |
| Power | 160 kW | 185 kW (better) |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 420 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Kia EV5
Air
Volvo EX40
Single Motor Extended Range
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Kia EV5
All 3 videos
Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
Calculate your real costs
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Kia EV5 Air
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist80%
Euro NCAP - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range
Tested 2018
Adult Occupant97%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users71%
Safety Assist76%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia EV5Air | Volvo EX40Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Kia EV5
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Volvo EX40
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Kia EV5
No active listings.
Volvo EX40
- £38,0582025Car360View
- £36,8872025Car360View
- £35,0372024Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Kia EV5 or the Volvo EX40?
The Kia EV5 is £265 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £184 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the two land within £265 of each other - effectively the same to own. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Kia EV5 and Volvo EX40 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 235 miles for the Kia EV5 and 242 miles for the Volvo EX40 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 28-31 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia EV5 or the Volvo EX40?
The two are within 2 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 527 mm of total clearance for the Volvo EX40 and about 525 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV5.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia EV5 or the Volvo EX40?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 89% battery health for the Kia EV5 and 84% for the Volvo EX40. That gives the Kia EV5 a modest edge in retained real-world range. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .