Comparison between:
- 2021 Polestar 2 Performance Pack
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 4MATIC Progressive
- 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.
| 2021 Polestar 2 Performance Pack | 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 4MATIC Progressive | 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor | |
| Series | - | EQA | - |
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| Model alias | - | - | XC40 Recharge E80 AWD |
| Trim | Performance Pack | Progressive | Twin Motor |
| Model year | 2021 | 2021 | 2024 |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Global |
| 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) | - | 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 Alloy | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Snow Magnesium Thunder Moon Midnight Void | Night Black Patagonia Red Mountain Gray Digital White Cosmos Black Denim Blue Iridium Silver Mountain Gray Magno Rose Gold Polar White | Onyx Black Metallic Silver Dawn Metallic Vapour Grey Crystal White Pearl Cloud Blue Fjord Blue Metallic Bright Dusk Metallic Sage Green Metallic |
| Interior colors | Slate Charcoal Barley | Black Rose Gold / Titanium Gray Macchiato Beige / Black Cyber Cut Blue | Anthracite/Charcoal Light Gray |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 181.3 in 4606 mm | 175.7 in 4463 mm | 174.8 in 4440 mm |
| Width | 73.2 in 1859 mm | - | 73.3 in 1863 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 78.1 in 1985 mm | 79.5 in 2020 mm | 80.1 in 2034 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 72.2 in 1834 mm | 75.2 in 1910 mm |
| Height | 58.0 in 1473 mm | 63.8 in 1620 mm | 64.8 in 1647 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in 2735 mm | 107.4 in 2729 mm | 106.4 in 2702 mm |
| Front track | 63.1 in 1602 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.9 in 860 mm | 35.9 in 913 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 39.8 in 1011 mm | 32.3 in 821 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 14.7 ° | - | - |
| Departure angle | 21.7 ° | - | - |
| Clearance | - | 7.9 in 200 mm | 6.9 in 175 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 5.7 in 146 mm | - | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.3 in 161 mm | - | - |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1005 mm | 40.8 in 1037 mm | 39.0 in 991 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.0 in 940 mm | 37.6 in 955 mm | 39.1 in 994 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 57.3 in 1456 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 57.2 in 1454 mm | 56.3 in 1429 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 55.9 in 1419 mm | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Rear hip room | 53.3 in 1355 mm | 54.8 in 1393 mm | 36.1 in 917 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.2 in 1073 mm | 26.2 in 666 mm | 40.9 in 1040 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.9 in 862 mm | 27.3 in 693 mm | 36.1 in 917 mm |
| Trunk volume | 405.0 l 14.30 ft3 0.41 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 452.0 l 15.96 ft3 0.45 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1095.0 l 38.67 ft3 1.09 m3 | 1320.0 l 46.62 ft3 1.32 m3 | 1328.0 l 46.90 ft3 1.33 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 35.0 l 1.24 ft3 0.04 m3 | - | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4739.94 lb 2150 kg | 4640.73 lb 2105 kg | 4612.07 lb 2092 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 51 % | - | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 49 % | - | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 992.08 lb 450 kg | 947.99 lb 430 kg | 1230.18 lb 558 kg |
| GVWR | 5732.02 lb 2600 kg | 5588.72 lb 2535 kg | 5842.25 lb 2650 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.278 Cd | 0.28 Cd | 0.329 Cd |
| Additional information | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Optional semi-electric retractable tow bar | - | Headroom with sunroof front - 955 mm Headroom with sunroof rear- 974 mm Frontal area - 2.56 m² |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Valeo Siemens | - | - |
| Model | EAD 3.1 | - | E400V12 (ER) |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | - | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Valeo Siemens | - | - |
| Model | EAD 3.1 | - | - |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | - | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | 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 | 215 kW 288.3 hp 292.3 ps | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 660 Nm 67.3 kgm 486.8 ft-lb | 520 Nm 53.0 kgm 383.5 ft-lb | 670 Nm 68.3 kgm 494.2 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 127.4 mph 205.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.70 s | 6.00 s | 4.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 355.4 mi / 572.0 km WLTP, CMB: 261.0 mi / 420.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 306.3 mi / 493.0 km WLTP, CMB: 270.9 mi / 436.0 km | EPA, CMB: 254.0 mi / 408.8 km WLTP, CMB: 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 | WLTP, CTY: 18.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 21.6 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 15.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.5 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 90 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.5 m 37.73 ft | 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 | - | 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | 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 | Independent MacPherson strut Öhlins Dual Flow Valve (DFV) manually adjustable dampers | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) 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 Öhlins Dual Flow Valve (DFV) manually adjustable dampers | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Additional information | - | Lowered Comfort Chassis Optional Adjustable Dampers | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.8 in 375 mm | - | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.4 in 35 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.4 in 340 mm | - | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - | - |
| Additional information | Brembo 4-piston front calipers | - | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 36 m |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx20 ET50 9Jx20 ET53 | 7.5Jx18H ET2 7.5Jx19 8.5Jx20 | 7.5Jx19 8.5Jx19 8Jx20 9Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/40R20 | 235/55R18 W 235/50R19 235/45R20 | 235/50R19 103V 255/45R19 104V 235/45R20 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 78 kWh | 66.5 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | LG Chem and Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | - | Graphite |
| Number of cells | - | 200 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | - | 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 27 | 5 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 420 V | 400 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Cell type - pouch | Nominal capacity - 187.5 Ah | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 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 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 200 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, 0:40 AC 11 kW, 7:06 | DC 100 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 5:45 | DC 200 kW, 0:22-0:28 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Aluminum roof rails (S) Center console storage compartment with cover (S) Double cup holder (S) Driver reflective vests (S) EASY-PACK-load securing kit (S) Glove compartment with lighting (S) Lapse of RoofRails (S) Progressive Exterior (S) Towbar with ESP Stabilization Function (O) 360° Camera (O) Acoustic vehicle indicator (S) Active Brake Assist (S) Active distance assistant DISTRONIC with control assistant (O) Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC (O) Adaptive brake lights flash during emergency braking (S) Adaptive braking with Hold function (S) Airbags for driver and passenger (S) Anti-lock brakes ABS (S) Anti-spin (ASR) (S) Automatic ignition of headlamps (S) Automatic Speed Adaptation (O) Blind spot assistant (O) Central locking with internal switch, automatic locking (S) Collision sensor with automatic unlocking (S) Cruise Control (S) Distronic Plus with Steering Assistant (O) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic key with chrome details (S) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (S) Hands-free access (O) ISOFIX child seat mounts in the outer rear seats (S) Knee airbag for driver (S) Pedestrian protection (Active hood) (S) Rear view camera (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Sideairbags rear (O) Speed-dependent power steering (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Traffic Sign Assist (O) URBAN GUARD Alarm Pack Plus (O) 10.25" Media Displays (O) 12V socket in the luggage compartment (S) 4G Communication module (S) Advanced Soundsystem (O) DAB + digital radio (S) Dashboard with multifunction display (S) EQ Remote and Navigation Services (S) Fully Digital Instruments (O) Head-up Display (O) Indicator lever with one-touch function (S) KEYLESS-GO (S) Live Traffic Information (S) MBUX Augmented Reality (O) MBUX incl. Touchpad (S) MBUX Interior Assistant (O) Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call System (S) Mercedes-Benz Navigation (S) Outside temperature meter (S) Remote and Charging Services Premium (S) Reversing camera (S) Smartphone Integration Package (S) Trip computer (S) 2 x USB sockets in the back seat (S) THERMATIC air-conditioning (S) THERMOTRONIC Automatic Climate (O) 3-point seat belts including manually height-adjustable belts (S) 4-Way Lumber Support front seats (S) 40/20/40 split rear seats (S) Air-conditioned front seats (O) Electric Memory Seat driver (O) Electric Memory Seat front passenger (O) Front Multi-contour seats with massage function (O) Heated front seats (S) Height-adjustable headrests (S) Seat comfort package with extendable seat cushion (S) DIRECT-SELECT Shift Levers on the steering wheel (O) Gear shift levers on the steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel with black nappa leather (O) Multifunction sport steering wheel with flat bottom in nappa leather (O) Multifunction steering wheel in leather (S) Nappa Leather Sports Steering Wheel / DINAMICA Microfiber (O) Dark-toned glass rear (O) Electric tailgate (S) Heated rear window with timer (S) Heated window washer system (S) Light and visibility package (S) Night Package (O) Panoramic sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sunshades with illuminated mirrors (S) Electrically retractable side mirrors (O) Electronically adjustable side mirrors (S) Exterior mirror on driver's side and interior mirror aut. blendless (O) 3rd brake light with LED technology (S) Adaptive High Beam Assistant (S) Ambient lighting (S) Exterior lighting with logo projection (O) LED High Performance headlights (S) LED taillights with LED light band (S) Artificial leather ARTICO / Fabric Fléron (S) Leather (O) Roof Cover - Black Fabric (S) Velour floor mats (S) | 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. |
| 2021 Polestar 2 Performance Pack | 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 4MATIC Progressive | 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |