Comparison between:
- 2023 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor
- 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor | 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor | |
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| Model alias | - | XC40 Recharge E80 AWD |
| Trim | Long Range Dual Motor | Twin Motor |
| Model year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Market | North America, Europe, China | Global |
| Price | - | 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 Auminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Thunder Space Midnight Jupiter Snow Magnesium | Onyx Black Metallic Silver Dawn Metallic Vapour Grey Crystal White Pearl Cloud Blue Fjord Blue Metallic Bright Dusk Metallic Sage Green Metallic |
| Interior colors | Zinc Nappa leather Jupiter Nappa leather Black animal welfare wool Black bio-attributed MicroTech | Anthracite/Charcoal Light Gray |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 192.9 in 4900 mm | 174.8 in 4440 mm |
| Width | - | 73.3 in 1863 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.5 in 2120 mm | 80.1 in 2034 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 75.2 in 1910 mm |
| Height | 63.5 in 1614 mm | 64.8 in 1647 mm |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in 2985 mm | 106.4 in 2702 mm |
| Front track | - | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | - | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.9 in 175 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 7.9 in 201 mm | - |
| Front headroom | - | 39.0 in 991 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 39.1 in 994 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 | - | 36.1 in 917 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 40.9 in 1040 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 36.1 in 917 mm |
| Trunk volume | 484.0 l 17.09 ft3 0.48 m3 | 452.0 l 15.96 ft3 0.45 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1411.0 l 49.83 ft3 1.41 m3 | 1328.0 l 46.90 ft3 1.33 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 32.0 l 1.13 ft3 0.03 m3 | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5696.74 lb 2584 kg | 4612.07 lb 2092 kg |
| Payload | - | 1230.18 lb 558 kg |
| GVWR | - | 5842.25 lb 2650 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.329 Cd |
| Additional information | Height - 1614 mm (Europe) Height - 1627 mm (other markets) Ground clearance - 201 mm (Europe) Ground clearance - 211 mm (other markets) Towing capacity - 2200 kg Roof carrying capacity - 100 kg | Headroom with panorama roof front / rear - 955 / 974 mm Frontal area - 2.56 m² Max roof load - 75 kg Max trailer weight (braked) - 1800 kg Max trailer weight (unbraked) - 750 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Model | - | E400V12 (ER) |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Torque | - | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | Total system power - 360 kW Total system torque - 840 Nm Total system power with Performance Pack - 380 kW Total system torque with Performance Pack - 910 kW | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | - | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Torque | - | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.00 s | 4.80 s |
| Additional information | Acceleration 0-100 km/h with Performance pack - 4.7 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 300.0 mi / 482.8 km WLTP: 379.0 mi / 610.0 km | EPA: 254.0 mi / 408.8 km WLTP: 313.2 mi / 504.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 90 MPGe EPA, CMB: 98 MPGe EPA, CTY: 106 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 17.6 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 | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 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 | Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers Independent Double wishbone | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers Independent Multi-link | 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 | Front - 400 mm drilled with Brembo 4-piston calipers Rear -390 mm standard single-piston | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 36 m |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 7.5Jx19 8Jx20 8.5Jx19 9Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 235/50R19 103V 235/45R20 255/40R20 255/45R19 104V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Model | - | NCM |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 111 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Number of cells | 204 | - |
| Number of modules | 17 | - |
| Voltage | 400 V | 400 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Prismatic cells in aluminum case with boron steel reinforcement Bi-directional charging | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 250 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 200 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, 0:30 AC charging, 11:00 | DC charging, 0:22-0:28 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Automatic folding towbar (O) 360° and rear-view cameras (S) Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (S) Active High Beam Assist (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) 9 x airbags (S) Blind Spot Information System (S) 5 x cameras (S) Cross Traffic Alert with auto brake (S) Direct assistance with Connect and SOS buttons (S) 2 x driver monitoring sensors (S) Forward collision avoidance (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Lane Keeping Aid (S) Occupant Detection System (S) Park Assist (S) Pilot Assist (S) Pilot pack with LiDAR (O) Post-impact braking (S) Power child safety locks (S) 5 x radars (S) Rear light warning sequence (S) Road sign information (S) Run-off Road Mitigation (S) SmartZone (S) Speed limiter (S) Tyre repair kit (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 14.5-inch Centre display (S) 9-inch Driver's display (S) Android AUtomotive OS with Google Assistant (S) Approach zones (S) Bowers & Wilkinson premium sound with 25 speakers (O) Head-up display (O) Polestar Connect (S) SirusXM radio (S) USB-C connectors (2 front, 2 rear) (S) Wireless charging in front armrest (S) 3-zone electronic climate control (S) Advanced air cleaning with air particulate sensor and CleanZone (S) Front seats with memory (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (O) Rear head restraints (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Power operated steering wheel (S) Clear glass rear windows (O) Foot-operated tailgate (S) Heated wiper blades (S) Heated wiper blades (O) IR and laminated acoustic windscreen (O) Panoramic glass sunroof (S) Rain sensor (S) Retractable door handles with proximity sensing (S) Soft-close doors (O) Tinted Rear Windows (S) Windshield wipers with integrated nozzles (S) Auto-dimming side mirrors (O) Frameless rear-view mirror (S) Frameless, heated, folding, and electrically adjustable side mirrors (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED front fog lights with cornering function (S) LED headlights (S) Megapixel HD LED headlights (O) Rear light bar (S) Animal welfare wool (O) Bio-attributed MicroTech (S) Perforated Nappa leather (O) | Body coloured front grille (S) Glossy black roof rails (S) Parking ticket holder (S) Recharge emblem on the C-pillar (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) Alarm (O) 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) Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (O) Cruise control (S) Driver Asssitance (O) 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 drive with sensor-controlled tailgate (O) 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) Parking sensor, front, rear and side (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 (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) 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) Foldable load compartment floor with fastening system for carrying bags in the luggage compartment (O) Panoramic glass sunroof with lifting function (O) 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) Headlight washer system (O) 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 | - | All standard equipment features arrive with the Volvo XC40 Recharge Core trim. The listed optional features arrive with the XC40 Recharge Plus or with the XC40 Recharge Ultimate trim as specified for each feature. Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. |
| 2023 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor | 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |