Head to head

Lexus RZ vs Volvo EC40

A side-by-side comparison of published Australian specifications, including WLTP range figures.

This comparison is generated automatically from published manufacturer specifications, not from hands-on testing. It sets the two cars' figures side by side; it is not a road test.

Car A

Lexus RZ electric car photographed from the front three-quarter angle, 395 km of range

Lexus RZ

From A$98,400 Β· 395 km

Read the Lexus RZ review

Car B

Volvo EC40 electric car photographed from the front three-quarter angle, 425 km of range

Volvo EC40

From A$98,400 Β· 425 km

Read the Volvo EC40 review

The verdict

The Volvo EC40 offers more range β€” 425 km WLTP against 395 km, a gap of about 30 km between charges. The Lexus RZ is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 522 litres and 5 seats versus 404 litres and 5 in the Volvo EC40. Prices start at the same figure, so the deciding factors are boot space, pace (4.8s plays 6.3s off the line) and which standout feature matters more to you.

On the measured specifications below, the Lexus RZ leads in 1 area and the Volvo EC40 in 3.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

Lexus RZA$98,400
Volvo EC40A$98,400

Range (WLTP)

Lexus RZ395 km
Volvo EC40425 km

Battery

Lexus RZ71.4 kWh
Volvo EC4082 kWh

Body type

Lexus RZSUV
Volvo EC40SUV

Seats

Lexus RZ5
Volvo EC405

Boot space

Lexus RZ522 litres
Volvo EC40404 litres

0–100 km/h(Lower is better)

Lexus RZ6.3s
Volvo EC404.8s

Standout feature

Lexus RZLexus refinement with a steer-by-wire yoke option
Volvo EC40Coupe-styled EX40 with the same running gear

How they score

Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in Australia β€” 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

Lexus RZ22/100
Volvo EC4038/100

Price

Lexus RZ40/100
Volvo EC4040/100

Family space

Lexus RZ73/100
Volvo EC4022/100

Performance

Lexus RZ38/100
Volvo EC4074/100

Tech

Lexus RZ22/100
Volvo EC4022/100

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