Verdict
These AWD SUVs tackle very different family briefs. The Ford Everest brings seven seats, 500 Nm from 1,750 rpm and a 2,900 mm wheelbase, useful for carrying more people and a heavier load. The Volvo XC40 counters with 263 hp, a quoted 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 7.7 L/100 km economy, while its 460-litre boot is 201 litres larger behind the rear seats. The Volvo also gets City Safety automatic braking and lane steering correction; the Everest does not.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, 500 Nm of diesel torque and an 80-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Volvo XC40 if you prioritise quicker 6.4-second acceleration, a larger 460-litre boot and active braking with lane steering correction.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; Volvo XC40 RM268,888.
- Output: Ford Everest 207 hp and 500 Nm; Volvo XC40 263 hp and 390 Nm.
- Seating and boot: Ford Everest seven seats and 259 litres; Volvo XC40 five seats and 460 litres.
- Size: Ford Everest is 4,914 mm long on a 2,900 mm wheelbase; Volvo XC40 is 4,425 mm long on a 2,702 mm wheelbase.
- Fuel tank: Ford Everest 80 litres; Volvo XC40 49 litres.
- Warranty: Ford Everest three years/100,000 km; Volvo XC40 five years/unlimited mileage, plus an eight-year/160,000 km hybrid battery warranty.
Everest
- Seven-seat cabin with one-touch tumble middle row
- 500 Nm diesel torque from 1,750 rpm
- 80-litre fuel tank
- 207 hp trails the Volvo XC40's 263 hp
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping steering correction
- Three-year/100,000 km warranty is shorter than the Volvo's five-year unlimited-mileage cover
XC40
- 263 hp and a quoted 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- 460-litre boot behind the five rear seats
- City Safety automatic braking and lane steering correction
- Five seats versus the Ford Everest's seven
- 390 Nm trails the Ford's 500 Nm
- 49-litre fuel tank is 31 litres smaller than the Ford's
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888 | RM268,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM428✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 207 hp at 3,500 rpm | 263 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 390 Nm at 1,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | 82 mm × 93.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | Geartronic Automatic Transmission |
| Gears | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 50 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,863 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,658 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 1,875 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 49 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" 5-Y Spoke Matt Graphite Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" 5-Y Spoke Matt Graphite Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Sport Chassis |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee)) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Power safety lock for rear door |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, City Safety with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian, Cyclist and Large Animal Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 9" Portrait Android Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km hybrid battery warranty |
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.
Used Everest & XC40 for sale
Everest vs XC40 FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Volvo XC40 better?
The Everest is better for seven occupants and 500 Nm diesel pulling torque. The XC40 is better for performance, quoted 7.7 L/100 km economy, a bigger five-seat boot and more driver-assistance equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Everest costs RM13,000 more than the Volvo XC40: RM281,888 versus RM268,888.
Which one is more practical for a family?
Choose the Ford Everest for its seven seats and longer 2,900 mm wheelbase. Choose the XC40 if five seats are enough and you need more luggage capacity, as it has a 460-litre boot versus 259 litres.
