Global EV Comparison: Cupra Tavascan VZ vs Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric

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General Info

The Cupra Tavascan VZ (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €60780. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric (2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €33000 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Cupra Tavascan VZ Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric
Years of Production 2023-… 2022-2022
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China Belgium
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €60780 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €47000 €33000
GCC Score 6.7 6.5

Range and Efficiency

The Cupra Tavascan VZ (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric (2022).

Property Cupra Tavascan VZ Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 359 km
Range (WLTP) 521 km 436 km
Range (GCC) 452 km 357 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 78 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 77 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17 kWh/100 km 21 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.87 km/kWh 4.76 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.7 5.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric (2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the Cupra Tavascan VZ (2023-…) maxes out at 135 kW.

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

Property Cupra Tavascan VZ Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 135 kW 200 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.3 6.7

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric (2022) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Cupra Tavascan VZ Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 250 kW 300 kW
Motor Power (hp) 335 hp 402 hp
Motor Torque 680 Nm 660 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.5 s 4.9 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 5.3 5.5

Dimensions

The Cupra Tavascan VZ (2023-…) has a longer body, while the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric (2022) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

The Cupra Tavascan VZ (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Cupra Tavascan VZ Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric
Length 4644 mm 4425 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2108 mm 2034 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1861 mm 1873 mm
Height 1597 mm 1652 mm
Wheelbase 2766 mm 2702 mm

Cargo and Towing

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric (2022), but the Cupra Tavascan VZ (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric (2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Cupra Tavascan VZ (2023-…).

Property Cupra Tavascan VZ Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2273 kg 2188 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 540 l 410 l
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 1295 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 31 l
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 1800 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.5 6.7
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