Comparison between:
- 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD
- 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD | 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor | |
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| Trim | P8 AWD | Twin Motor |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2024 (MY24) |
| Market | North America, Europe | Global |
| Price | EUR 62,000 (DE, Mar 2020) | EUR 73,400 (Germany, May 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Black Stone Onyx Black Metallic Fusion Red Metallic Thunder Grey Metallic Glacier Silver Metallic Sage Green Crystal White Pearl Bursting Blue Metallic | Onyx Black Metallic Silver Dawn Metallic Vapour Grey Crystal White Pearl Cloud Blue Fjord Blue Metallic Sage Green Metallic Fusion Red Metallic |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Black | Anthracite/Charcoal Light Gray |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 174.2 in 4425 mm | 174.8 in 4440 mm |
| Width | 73.7 in 1873 mm | 73.7 in 1873 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.1 in 2034 mm | 80.1 in 2034 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 75.2 in 1910 mm | 75.2 in 1910 mm |
| Height | 65.0 in 1651 mm | 62.6 in 1591 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in 2702 mm | 106.4 in 2702 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 62.9 in 1598 mm |
| Rear track | 63.6 in 1615 mm | 63.1 in 1603 mm |
| Clearance | 6.7 in 171 mm | 6.7 in 171 mm |
| Front headroom | 35.9 in 911 mm | 39.0 in 991 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.1 in 994 mm | 39.1 in 994 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1440 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.3 in 1429 mm | 56.3 in 1429 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 36.1 in 917 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in 1040 mm | 40.9 in 1040 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.1 in 917 mm | 36.1 in 917 mm |
| Trunk volume | 414.0 l 14.62 ft3 0.41 m3 | 413.0 l 14.58 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 1205.0 l 42.55 ft3 1.21 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4717.89 lb 2140 kg | 4817.1 lb 2185 kg |
| Payload | 1124.36 lb 510 kg | 959.01 lb 435 kg |
| GVWR | 5842.25 lb 2650 kg | 5776.11 lb 2620 kg |
| Towing capacity | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.329 Cd | 0.319 Cd |
| Additional information | Headroom with sunroof front - 955 mm Headroom with sunroof rear- 974 mm Frontal area - 2.56 m² | Frontal area - 2.54 m² |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Model | EAD 3.1 | E400V12 (ER) |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4350 - 13900 rpm | - |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 4350 - 13900 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Model | EAD 3.1 | - |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4350 - 13900 rpm | - |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 4350 - 13900 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 660 Nm 67.3 kgm 486.8 ft-lb | 670 Nm 68.3 kgm 494.2 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.90 s | 4.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 208.0 mi / 334.7 km WLTP, CMB: 248.5 mi / 400.0 km | EPA, CMB: 257.0 mi / 413.6 km WLTP, CMB: 328.7 mi / 529.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 85 MPGe EPA, CMB: 43 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 79 MPGe EPA, HWY: 72 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, HWY: 91 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 17.3 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 | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 15.8 |
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) | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 36 m |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 7.5Jx19 8.5Jx19 8Jx20 9Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/50R19 103V 255/45R19 104V | 235/50R19 103V 255/45R19 104V 235/45R20 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 75 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 78 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 82 kWh |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | - | 400 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW AC 11 kW DC 150 kW | AC 11 kW DC 200 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 150 kW, 0:25-0:40 AC 11 kW, 7:06 | DC 200 kW, 0:22-0:28 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Body coloured covered grille (S) Charcoal headlining (S) Exterior styling kit (O) Foldable towbar (O) Glossy black roof rails (S) Glossy Black Skid Plates, Front & Rear (S) Grocery bag holder (O) Hidden storage under the driver's seat (O) Load compartment mat, moulded plastic, Charcoal (O) Moulded plastic floor mats, Charcoal (O) Power folding outer rear head restraints (O) Protection net (O) Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey (S) R-Design perforated leather-clad gear knob, Charcoal, Geartronic (S) Recharge aluminium front tread plates (S) Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar (S) Roof spoiler (O) Roof top in contrast colour, Black Stone (S) Sport pedals (S) Without extra emblem tailgate (S) 360º Camera (O) Alarm Logic Base (S) Automatic door locking (S) BLIS - Blind Spot Information with steering assistant (S) Cruise control (S) Double locking (S) Driver adjustable power steering (S) Dual-stage airbags, driver and front passenger (S) Dynamic chassis (S) Emergency Brake light and Hazard Warning (S) Harman Kardon Premium Sound plus Park Assist package (O) Hill Descent Control (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Inflatable Curtain (S) IntelliSafe Assist (ACC) (O) IntelliSafe Surround (O) ISOFIX mounting points, rear seat (S) Keyless entry with hands-free power tailgate opening and closing (S) Knee airbag, driver side (S) Lane Keeping Aid (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Panoramic roof with Navi Tech & Park Assist (O) Park Assist Camera, rear (O) Parking assistance, rear Gen 3 (S) Passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Prep for Interior motion sensor (S) Rain sensor (S) Rear and front park assist (O) Road Sign Information (S) Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S) SIPS side impact protection system (S) Speed limiter (S) Standard springs (S) Temporary Mobility Kit (S) WHIPS whiplash injury protection system (S) With alarm preparation (S) Without blocked lock mode (S) Without Pilot Assist (S) 12-inch driver display (S) 2 USB Typ-C Connectors, Front (S) 5 volt outlet (2 USB-C), in rear/lower tunnel consol (S) 9-inch centre touchscreen (S) Android powered infotainment (S) Bluetooth (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S) Digital owners manual (S) High Performance audio system (S) Power outlet, luggage compartment (S) Smartphone integration (S) Volvo On Call (S) Wireless mobile phone charging (O) CleanZone (S) Humidity sensor (S) Two-zone climate system including cooled glove compartment (S) Heat in grill emblem (S) High voltage coolant heater (HVCH) (S) Adjustable driver and front passenger seats (S) Comfort front seats (S) Comfort front seats (S) Heated front seats (O) Heated rear seats plus Climate Package (O) Manual seat cushion extension, driver seat (S) Manually foldable outer rear head restraints (S) Manually foldable second seat row (S) Power driver seat with memory function (O) Power front passenger seat (O) Power-operated multi-directional 4-way lumbar support (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Perforated leather-clad sport steering wheel with Uni-deco trim, Charcoal (S) Steering wheel remote control (S) Dark tinted rear windows (O) Handle side door body color, w/o damper, keyless and illumination (S) Heated windscreen (O) Heated windscreen washers (O) Power tailgate (S) Tempered side windows (S) Automatically dimmed inner and outer rear view mirrors (S) Door mirror covers, 019 Black Stone (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Power retractable door mirrors with ground lighting (S) Fog lamps (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED Headlights (S) LED headlights with Active Bending Lights (O) Charcoal Nubuck Textile/Perforated Nappa in Charcoal interior (RB0R) (S) Cutting Edge Aluminium Decor (S) High-gloss black side window trim (S) | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (O) 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) (O) Central locking with two radio remote controls (S) Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) (S) Connected Safety (S) Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (O) Cruise control (S) Driver's side knee aribag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency brake lights (S) Emergency Stop Assist (O) 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 (O) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Parking camera with 360° surround view (O) Pilot Assist (O) Rear impact mitigation - preventive protection in the event of imminent rear-end collisions (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) 13 x -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 (O) 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) 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) Power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats (O) Rear seats in a ratio of 40/60 or completely foldable (S) Heated sports steering wheel (S) Door handles in body colour (S) Door sills made of aluminium with Recharge lettering on the front (S) Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function (S) Power tailgate (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 fog lights (integrated in the front spoiler) (O) LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" (S) Rear fog lights (S) Premium textile upholstery (S) Textile floor mats (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. | Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. |
| 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD | 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor |