USA EV Comparison: Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range vs XC40 (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-...) has a starting price of $54895, compared to the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…), which starts at $53745.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range
Years of Production 2022-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Belgium Belgium
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $54895 $53745
Price USA (Used) $22146 $18460
GCC Score 6.8 6.8

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-...) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range
Range (EPA) 297 mi 293 mi
Range (WLTP) 362 mi 358 mi
Range (GCC) 298 mi 291 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 82 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 79 kWh 79 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 26.5 kWh/100 mi 27.1 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.77 mi/kWh 3.68 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.3 8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 200 kW.

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

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 200 kW 200 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.8 6.8

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

With equal motor power, both cars deliver the same 0-60 mph acceleration time.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 185 kW 185 kW
Motor Power (hp) 248 hp 248 hp
Motor Torque 310 lb-ft 310 lb-ft
0-60 mph 6.9 s 6.9 s
Top Speed 112 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 4.2 4.2

Dimensions

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-...).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range
Length 174.8 in 174.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) 80.1 in 80.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.7 in 73.7 in
Height 62.8 in 65 in
Wheelbase 106.4 in 106.4 in

Cargo and Towing

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 2000 lb).

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4537 lb 4486 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 15 ft3 16 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 49 ft3 57.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.7 ft3 0.7 ft3
Towing Capacity 2000 lb 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.4 6.7
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