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

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…) has a starting price of €55490, compared to the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-...), which starts at €57190.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range
Years of Production 2022-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Belgium Belgium
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €55490 €57190
Price Europe (Used) €39980 €33950
GCC Score 6.8 6.8

Range and Efficiency

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

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range
Range (EPA) 472 km 478 km
Range (WLTP) 576 km 583 km
Range (GCC) 469 km 479 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 82 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 79 kWh 79 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.8 kWh/100 km 16.5 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.94 km/kWh 6.06 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8 8.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 200 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 200 kW 200 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.8 6.8

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

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

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 185 kW 185 kW
Motor Power (hp) 248 hp 248 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 Extended Range (2022-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-...).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

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

Cargo and Towing

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (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 XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2075 kg 2095 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 410 l 404 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1295 l 1205 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 31 l 31 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.7 6.4
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