Head to head
Volvo EC40 vs BMW iX3
A side-by-side comparison of published UK specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The Volvo EC40 offers more range — 265 miles WLTP against 250, a gap of about 15 miles between charges. The BMW iX3 is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 510 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 6.8s to 60mph) and which standout feature matters more to you.
On the measured specifications below, the Volvo EC40 leads in 3 areas and the BMW iX3 in 1.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (WLTP)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Boot space
0–60 mph(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in the UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech