Global EV Comparison: Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh 220 hp vs Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric

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General Info

The Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp (2023-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €47900. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €30890 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh 220 hp Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Years of Production 2023-… 2022-2022
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture France Belgium
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €47900 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €42450 €30890
GCC Score 7.2 6.1

Range and Efficiency

The Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp (2023-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022).

Property Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh 220 hp Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Range (WLTP) 625 km 425 km
Range (GCC) 540 km 366 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 92 kWh 69 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 87 kWh 67 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.1 kWh/100 km 18.3 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.21 km/kWh 5.46 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 9.1 6.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 150 kW.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp (2023-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh 220 hp Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 8 6.2

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

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

Property Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh 220 hp Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type EESM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 160 kW 170 kW
Motor Power (hp) 215 hp 228 hp
Motor Torque 300 Nm 330 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.9 s 7.4 s
Top Speed 170 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 3.6 3.6

Dimensions

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp (2023-...).

The Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp (2023-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh 220 hp Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Length 4470 mm 4425 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2085 mm 2034 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1864 mm 1873 mm
Height 1571 mm 1652 mm
Wheelbase 2785 mm 2702 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp (2023-...) 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 Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp (2023-...) doesn’t have one.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp (2023-...).

Property Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh 220 hp Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1852 kg 2030 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 545 l 410 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1670 l 1295 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 31 l
Towing Capacity 1100 kg 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.5 6.7
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