Global EV Comparison: Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor vs Smart #1 Brabus vs #1 Pulse
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General Info
| Property | Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor | Smart #1 Brabus | Smart #1 Pulse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2023-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium | China | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €59590 | €48990 | €46490 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €36200 | €35900 | €36888 |
| GCC Score | 6.9 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor | Smart #1 Brabus | Smart #1 Pulse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 409 km | - Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 539 km | 400 km | 400 km |
| Range (GCC) | 428 km | 340 km | 340 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 66 kWh | 66 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 79 kWh | 62 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.5 kWh/100 km | 18.2 kWh/100 km | 18.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.42 km/kWh | 5.48 km/kWh | 5.48 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Charging
| Property | Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor | Smart #1 Brabus | Smart #1 Pulse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.8 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Performance
| Property | Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor | Smart #1 Brabus | Smart #1 Pulse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 300 kW | 315 kW | 315 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 402 hp | 422 hp | 422 hp |
| Motor Torque | 670 Nm | 584 Nm | 584 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 s | 3.9 s | 4.5 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 |
Dimensions
| Property | Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor | Smart #1 Brabus | Smart #1 Pulse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4425 mm | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2034 mm | 2025 mm | 2025 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1873 mm | 1822 mm | 1822 mm |
| Height | 1652 mm | 1636 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2702 mm | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor | Smart #1 Brabus | Smart #1 Pulse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2170 kg | 1975 kg | 1975 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 410 l | 313 l | 313 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1295 l | 976 l | 986 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 31 l | 15 l | 15 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 1600 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.7 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
