Global EV Comparison: Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor vs XC40 (EX40) P8 AWD

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General Info

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor (2022-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €61290. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) P8 AWD (2020-2021) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €32980 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) P8 AWD
Years of Production 2022-… 2020-2021
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Belgium Belgium
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €61290 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €39900 €32980
GCC Score 6.8 6.3

Range and Efficiency

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor (2022-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) P8 AWD (2020-2021).

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) P8 AWD
Range (EPA) 414 km 335 km
Range (WLTP) 548 km 418 km
Range (GCC) 447 km 345 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 78 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 79 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.7 kWh/100 km 21.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.66 km/kWh 4.6 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.5 4.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor (2022-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) P8 AWD (2020-2021) 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) Twin Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) P8 AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 200 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.8 6.4

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor (2022-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) P8 AWD
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 300 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 402 hp
Motor Torque 670 Nm 660 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.7 s 4.9 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 5.6 5.5

Dimensions

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) P8 AWD (2020-2021) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor (2022-...).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) P8 AWD
Length 4440 mm 4425 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2034 mm 2034 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1873 mm 1873 mm
Height 1596 mm 1651 mm
Wheelbase 2702 mm 2702 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) P8 AWD (2020-2021) 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 Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor (2022-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) P8 AWD (2020-2021).

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) P8 AWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2138 kg 2188 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 404 l 410 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1205 l 1295 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 31 l 31 l
Towing Capacity 1800 kg 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.4 6.7
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