Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric vs Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition

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General Info

Both vehicles have been discontinued and were never available for sale in the United States.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) is a SUV, whereas the Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition (2019-2021) is a Hatchback.

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition
Years of Production 2022-2022 2019-2021
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Belgium Germany
Body Style SUV Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 6.1 5.7

Range and Efficiency

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition
Range (WLTP) 264 mi 263 mi
Range (GCC) 227 mi 227 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 69 kWh 62 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 67 kWh 58 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 29.5 kWh/100 mi 25.6 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.39 mi/kWh 3.91 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.3 7.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition (2019-2021) maxes out at 100 kW.

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

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.2 5.6

Performance

The Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition (2019-2021) is rear-wheel drive, while the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) offers a front-wheel drive system.

Although the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) has more power, the Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition (2019-2021) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 170 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 228 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 243 lb-ft 229 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.1 s 7 s
Top Speed 99 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 3.6 3.5

Dimensions

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition (2019-2021) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition
Length 174.2 in 167.8 in
Width (with Mirrors) 80.1 in 81.5 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.7 in 71.2 in
Height 65 in 61.1 in
Wheelbase 106.4 in 108.9 in

Cargo and Towing

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022), but the Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition (2019-2021) doesn’t have one.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) has a towing capacity of up to 2000 lb, whereas the Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition (2019-2021) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4475 lb 3790 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 16 ft3 13.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 57.5 ft3 44.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.1 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 2000 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.8 4.3
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