Comparison between:
- 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor
- 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor | 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package | |
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| Model alias | P8 AWD | - |
| Trim | Twin Motor | Performance Package |
| Model year | 2023 | 2020 |
| Market | Global | North America, Europe, China |
| Price | - | USD 63,000 (USA, Oct 2019) GBP 49,900 (UK, Oct 2019) EUR 57,900 (DE, Oct 2019) CNY 460,000 (PRC, Oct 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | - |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium Alloy |
| Exterior colors | Black Stone Thunder Grey Fjord Blue Silver Dawn Crystal White Sage Green | Snow Magnesium Thunder Moon Midnight Void |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Black Light Gray | Slate Weave Tech with Black Ash deco Charcoal Weave Tech with Black Ash deco Ventilated Nappa leather Barley with reconstructed wood deco |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 174.8 in 4440 mm | 181.4 in 4607 mm |
| Width | 73.7 in 1873 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 80.1 in 2034 mm | 78.1 in 1985 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 75.2 in 1910 mm | - |
| Height | 62.8 in 1596 mm | 58.2 in 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in 2702 mm | 107.7 in 2735 mm |
| Front track | 62.9 in 1598 mm | - |
| Rear track | 63.1 in 1603 mm | - |
| Clearance | 7.0 in 177 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.9 in 1040 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 36.7 in 932 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1440 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.3 in 1429 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 54.7 in 1390 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 54.6 in 1388 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in 1040 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 36.1 in 917 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 413.0 l 14.58 ft3 0.41 m3 | 404.0 l 14.27 ft3 0.40 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1205.0 l 42.55 ft3 1.21 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 | 34.0 l 1.20 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4817.1 lb 2185 kg | - |
| Payload | 959.01 lb 435 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5776.11 lb 2620 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.319 Cd | - |
| Additional information | Frontal area - 2.54 m² Towing capacity braked / unbraked - 1800 / 750 kg | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Braked towing capacity - 1500 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Model | E400V6 (EAD3.1) | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 4350 - 13900 rpm | - |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 4350 - 13900 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | Total system power - 300 kW Total system torque - 660 Nm |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Model | E400V6 (EAD3.1) | - |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 4350 - 13900 rpm | - |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 4350 - 13900 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.70 s | 4.70 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.50 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 209.2 mi / 336.7 km WLTP: 271.5 mi / 437.0 km | EPA: 275.0 mi / 442.6 km WLTP: 310.7 mi / 500.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 80 MPGe EPA, CMB: 87 MPGe EPA, CTY: 94 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 22 kWh/100 km | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | - |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.4 m 37.40 ft | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut adjustable Öhlins dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link adjustable Öhlins dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Brembo 4-piston calipers Öhlins DFV dampers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx19 8Jx20 9Jx20 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R20 235/50R19 103V 255/45R19 104V 255/40R20 | 245/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Model | NCM | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 78 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Number of modules | - | 27 |
| Weight | 1102.31 lb 500 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | - |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 75 kWh | China model battery capacity - 72 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 150 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 150 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging, 0:25-0:40 AC charging, 7:06 | DC charging, 0:25-0:31 Wallbox, 7:06 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (O) Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) sensor platform (S) Airbag for the passenger side (front) can be switched off (S) Airbags for driver and front passenger with two-stage deployment system (S) Anti-Blockier-System (ABS) (S) Automatic locking of the doors (can be deactivated) (S) Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (O) Central locking with two radio remote controls (S) Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) (S) Connected Safety (S) Cruise control (S) Driver's side knee aribag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency brake lights (S) Front and rear parking assist (S) Head/shoulder airbags (Inflatable Curtains) for all occupants (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Hill Start Assist (HSA) (S) ISOFIX mounts for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats (S) Keyless entry with hands-free power tailgate opening and closing (S) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Parking camera with 360° surround view (O) Pilot Assist Driver Assistance System (O) Reversing camera with guidelines (S) Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Speed limiter (variable) (S) Speed-sensitive power steering (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Volvo On Call: automatic emergency call function (S) Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) (S) 8 x -speaker 250W audio system with Air Woofer Technology (S) -speaker 600W Premium Sound by Harman Kardon with Fresh Air Subwoofer (O) 12.3-inch driver display (S) 12V connection on center console in front (S) 9-inch centre touchscreen (S) Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S) Digital Services (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), including 4-year subscription (S) Inductive smartphone charging system (S) Two USB-C ports in the center console front and rear (S) Volvo Cars app, including 4-year subscription (S) Advanced air purification system with fine dust filtration according to air quality standard PM2.5 (S) Automatic climate control with 2-zone temperature control (S) Fog sensor (S) Pre-ventilation and reheating of the interior when the engine is switched off (S) Heat pump (S) High-voltage coolant heating (HVCH) (S) Adjustable leg rest for driver and front passenger seat (S) Comfort front seats (S) Fixed rear seat head restraints (S) Headrests of the 2nd row of seats can be folded down (electric) (O) Heated front seats (S) Height and length adjustable front passenger seat (S) Height-adjustable driver and front passenger seats (electric) (S) Lumbar support (4-way) for driver and front passenger seat (S) Rear seats in a ratio of 40/60 or completely foldable (S) Door handles in body colour (S) Door sills made of aluminium with Recharge lettering on the front (S) Heated sports steering wheel (S) Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function (S) Foxed panorama glass roof (S) Power liftgate (O) Rain sensor (S) Side window trim in high-gloss black (bottom) (S) Auto-dimming and power retractable side mirrors (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Sport exterior mirrors in high-gloss black (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" (S) Rear fog lights (S) Premium textile upholstery (S) Textile floor mats (S) Wool blend (O) | 360° Camera (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Blind Spot Information with Steer assist (S) Collision avoidance and mitigation by braking and steering (S) Cross Traffic Alert with brake support (S) Driver support (S) Forward collision warning (S) Front camera (S) Front park assist (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Lane Keeping Aid (S) Pilot Assist (S) Power child safety locks (S) Rear camera (S) Rear collision warning and mitigation (S) Rear park assist (S) Road sign information (S) Run-off mitigation (S) Speed limiter (S) Tyre repair kit (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 15W inductive charging for smartphones (S) Big vertical centre display with touch screen (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting, DAB (S) Driver's display (S) Harman Kardon premium sound (S) HomeLink (S) Infotainment powered by Android (S) Phone As Key (S) Polestar Connect (S) SiriusXM satellite radio (S) 4 x USB Type-C connectors (2 front and 2 rear) (S) Airborne PM 2.5 particulate matter sensor (S) CleanZone (S) Climate system (S) Gold-coloured seatbelts (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Power operated four-way lumbar support (S) Power-operated driver's seat with memory (S) Power-operated front passenger seat (S) Rear head restraints (S) Seat cushion extensions (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Handsfree power operated tailgate (S) Heated wiper blades (S) Panoramic glass sunroof incl. Polestar Symbol (S) Power-operated rear boot lid (S) Rain sensor (S) Tinted Rear Window (S) Windshield wipers with integrated, heated nozzles (S) Frameless exterior mirrors with autodim and foldable (S) Frameless rear-view mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Retractable door mirrors (S) Adaptive rear lighting with a 288 LEDs rear lamp (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED front fog lights with cornering function (S) Light sequences (S) Pixel headlights with proximity lights (S) Nappa leather (O) Weave Tech (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. | - |
| 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor | 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package |