Volvo EC40 vs Zeekr 7X
Verdict
The Zeekr 7X has the harder-hitting numbers: RM179,800 against RM248,888, 416 hp against 235 hp, and 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds rather than 7.3. It is also much larger, with a 2,900 mm wheelbase and 539-litre boot. The Volvo EC40 fights back with a marginally longer 488 km range, all-wheel drive and lower RM220 annual road tax. For a Malaysian buyer, the Volvo is the neater, pricier choice; the Zeekr is the roomier, quicker buy by a big margin.
Pick the Volvo EC40 if you want the slightly longer 488 km range, all-wheel drive and the lower RM220 annual road tax.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you want more power, more cabin and boot space, and a much lower entry price.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo EC40 RM248,888; Zeekr 7X RM179,800
- Power: Volvo EC40 235 hp; Zeekr 7X 416 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Volvo EC40 7.3 s; Zeekr 7X 6.0 s
- EV range: Volvo EC40 488 km; Zeekr 7X 480 km
- Wheelbase: Volvo EC40 2,702 mm; Zeekr 7X 2,900 mm
- Boot space: Volvo EC40 413 L; Zeekr 7X 539 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 248,888 | RM 179,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 235 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 s | 6.0 s✓ |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 70.0 kWh | 75.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 488 km✓ | 480 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,873 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,582 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,702 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Boot space | 413 L | 539 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 220✓ | RM 615 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
EC40
- Slightly longer 488 km EV range
- All-wheel drive
- Lower RM220 annual road tax
- Costs RM69,088 more
- Much less power at 235 hp
- Smaller 413-litre boot
7X
- 416 hp and 6.0-second century sprint
- Larger 539-litre boot
- Longer 2,900 mm wheelbase
- Slightly shorter 480 km EV range
- Higher RM615 annual road tax
- Rear-wheel drive only
EC40 vs 7X FAQ
Is the Volvo EC40 or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is stronger on price, performance and space. The Volvo EC40 is better if you want all-wheel drive, a slightly longer 488 km range and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EC40 is RM69,088 more expensive, at RM248,888 versus RM179,800 for the Zeekr 7X.
Which has more space?
The Zeekr 7X is the bigger SUV. It has a 2,900 mm wheelbase and 539-litre boot, against the Volvo EC40’s 2,702 mm wheelbase and 413-litre boot.