Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor vs XC40 (EX40) Twin Motor

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor (2022-...) has a starting price of $56645, compared to the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…), which starts at $55495.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor
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) $56645 $55495
Price USA (Used) $24777 $17988
GCC Score 7.1 7.2

Range and Efficiency

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

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor
Range (EPA) 257 mi 254 mi
Range (WLTP) 341 mi 335 mi
Range (GCC) 278 mi 266 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 82 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 79 kWh 79 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 28.4 kWh/100 mi 29.7 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.52 mi/kWh 3.37 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.5 7.1

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) Twin Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor
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 6.9 6.9

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor (2022-...) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: IM (front), PMSM (rear) 2 motors: IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 300 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 402 hp
Motor Torque 494 lb-ft 494 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.5 s 4.6 s
Top Speed 112 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 6.6 6.6

Dimensions

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

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor
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) Twin Motor (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) Twin Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4713 lb 4686 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 6.8
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