Global EV Comparison: DS 8 FWD vs Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric
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General Info
The DS 8 FWD (2025-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €57700. The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €31590 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | DS 8 FWD | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2021-2022 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy | Belgium |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €57700 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €31590 |
| GCC Score | 6.9 | 6.1 |
Range and Efficiency
The DS 8 FWD (2025-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022).
| Property | DS 8 FWD | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 572 km | 438 km |
| Range (GCC) | 486 km | 373 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 77 kWh | 69 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 74 kWh | 67 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.2 kWh/100 km | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.57 km/kWh | 5.57 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.8 | 6.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The DS 8 FWD (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 160 kW, while the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) maxes out at 150 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | DS 8 FWD | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 160 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.4 | 6.1 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Although the DS 8 FWD (2025-...) has more power, the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | DS 8 FWD | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 191 kW | 170 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 256 hp | 228 hp |
| Motor Torque | 345 Nm | 330 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 s | 7.4 s |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4 | 3.6 |
Dimensions
The DS 8 FWD (2025-...) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022).
The DS 8 FWD (2025-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | DS 8 FWD | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4834 mm | 4440 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2099 mm | 2034 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1920 mm | 1873 mm |
| Height | 1574 mm | 1596 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2905 mm | 2702 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022), but the DS 8 FWD (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the DS 8 FWD (2025-...).
| Property | DS 8 FWD | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2132 kg | 1970 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 620 l | 404 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1205 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 31 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1460 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.7 | 6.4 |
