Compare the2025 Volvo EC40VS 2025 Porsche Taycan

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the EC40 are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The Taycan doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The EC40 has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Taycan doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

The EC40 has a standard Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), which use a specially designed seat to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the WHIPS allows the backrest to travel backwards to cushion the occupants and the headrests move forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. At the same time the pretensioning seatbelts fire, removing slack from the belts. The Taycan doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the EC40’s standard Hill Descent Control allow you to creep down safely. The Taycan doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

Both the EC40 and the Taycan have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

Volvo pays for scheduled maintenance on the EC40 for 1 year and 6000 miles longer than Porsche pays for maintenance for the Taycan (3/30,000 vs. 2/24,000).

There are over 39 percent more Volvo dealers than there are Porsche dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the EC40’s warranty.

On the EPA test cycle the EC40 gets better mileage than the Taycan Cross Turismo:

The EC40 FWD can travel longer on a full charge than the Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo (298 miles vs. 265 miles).

For better traction, the EC40 has larger tires than the Taycan (235/45R20 vs. 225/55R19).

The EC40 Core’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Taycan’s standard 55 series front tires.

The EC40 is 1 foot, 9 inches shorter than the Taycan Cross Turismo, making the EC40 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

For excellent aerodynamics, the EC40 has standard flush composite headlights. The Taycan has recessed headlights that spoil its aerodynamic shape and create extra drag.

The EC40 has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Taycan Cross Turismo with its rear seat folded (48.7 vs. 45.8 cubic feet).

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the EC40’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Taycan doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

Standard Trailer Stability Assist on the EC40 uses the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Taycan doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

If the windows are left open on the EC40 the driver can close them all at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Taycan can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the EC40 to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Taycan doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The EC40 offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Taycan doesn’t offer headlight washers.