USA EV Comparison: Volkswagen ID.5 GTX vs Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor

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General Info

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor
Years of Production 2023-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany Belgium
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 7 6.5

Range and Efficiency

While the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor (2022-…).

Property Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor
Range (WLTP) 331 mi 298 mi
Range (GCC) 281 mi 248 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 70 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 77 kWh 67 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 27.4 kWh/100 mi 27 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.65 mi/kWh 3.7 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.9 7.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 175 kW.

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

Property Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 175 kW 175 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.7 6.4

Performance

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor (2022-…) is rear-wheel drive, while the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (2023-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor
Drive Type AWD RWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 250 kW 175 kW
Motor Power (hp) 335 hp 235 hp
Motor Torque 501 lb-ft 310 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.2 s 6.9 s
Top Speed 111 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 5.3 4.2

Dimensions

The Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (2023-…) has a longer body, while the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor (2022-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

The Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor
Length 181.1 in 174.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) 83 in 80.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.9 in 73.7 in
Height 63.6 in 65 in
Wheelbase 109.1 in 106.4 in

Cargo and Towing

The Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor (2022-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor (2022-…), but the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

The Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor (2022-…).

Property Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4943 lb 4497 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 19.4 ft3 16 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 55.1 ft3 57.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.1 ft3
Towing Capacity 2645 lb 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.7 6.7
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