Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 220hp vs Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric

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General Info

While the Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 220hp (2022-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 220hp Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric
Years of Production 2022-… 2021-2022
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture France Belgium
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 6 6.1

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) has a larger battery, the Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 220hp (2022-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 220hp Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric
Range (WLTP) 280 mi 272 mi
Range (GCC) 239 mi 232 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 65 kWh 69 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 60 kWh 67 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 25.1 kWh/100 mi 28.9 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.98 mi/kWh 3.46 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.4 6.5

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 220hp (2022-…) maxes out at 130 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 220hp Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 130 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.9 6.2

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars deliver the same 0-60 mph acceleration time, but the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) boasts greater motor power.

Property Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 220hp Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type EESM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 160 kW 170 kW
Motor Power (hp) 215 hp 228 hp
Motor Torque 221 lb-ft 243 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.1 s 7.1 s
Top Speed 99 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 3.5 3.6

Dimensions

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) is longer, wider, and taller.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 220hp Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric
Length 165.4 in 174.8 in
Width (with Mirrors) 80.9 in 80.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 69.6 in 73.7 in
Height 59.3 in 62.8 in
Wheelbase 105.7 in 106.4 in

Cargo and Towing

The Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 220hp (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022), but the Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 220hp (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 220hp (2022-…).

Property Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 220hp Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3607 lb 4343 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 15.5 ft3 15 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 47 ft3 49 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.1 ft3
Towing Capacity 1984 lb 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 5.4 6.4
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