Global EV Comparison: Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD

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General Info

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €52690. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €28990 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Years of Production 2022-… 2022-2024
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Belgium Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €52690 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €31950 €28990
GCC Score 6.4 7

Range and Efficiency

While the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...).

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 488 km
Range (WLTP) 487 km 507 km
Range (GCC) 407 km 441 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 70 kWh 77.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 67 kWh 74 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.5 kWh/100 km 16.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.07 km/kWh 5.96 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.4 7.7

Charging

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 233 kW, while the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (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 Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 233 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.2 7.7

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time, but the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) boasts greater motor power.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 175 kW 168 kW
Motor Power (hp) 235 hp 225 hp
Motor Torque 420 Nm 350 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.3 s 7.3 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 185 km/h
Performance Score 4.2 4

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...).

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Length 4440 mm 4635 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2034 mm 2152 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1873 mm 1890 mm
Height 1596 mm 1605 mm
Wheelbase 2702 mm 3000 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) 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.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...).

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2065 kg 2010 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 404 l 527 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1205 l 1578 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 31 l 57 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.4 6.9
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