Global EV Comparison: Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor vs XC40 (EX40) Single Motor

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) has a starting price of €52690, compared to the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor (2022-…), which starts at €49990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor
Years of Production 2022-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Belgium Belgium
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €52690 €49990
Price Europe (Used) €31950 €34900
GCC Score 6.4 6.5

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor
Range (WLTP) 487 km 479 km
Range (GCC) 407 km 399 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 70 kWh 70 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 67 kWh 67 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 7.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 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 Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 175 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.2 6.4

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

With equal motor power, both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 175 kW 175 kW
Motor Power (hp) 235 hp 235 hp
Motor Torque 420 Nm 420 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.3 s 7.3 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 4.2 4.2

Dimensions

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor (2022-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor
Length 4440 mm 4425 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2034 mm 2034 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1873 mm 1873 mm
Height 1596 mm 1652 mm
Wheelbase 2702 mm 2702 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor (2022-…) 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.

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1500 kg).

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2065 kg 2040 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 404 l 410 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1205 l 1295 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 31 l 31 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.4 6.7
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