Comparison between:
- 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor RWD
- 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor RWD | 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh | |
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| Model alias | XC40 Recharge E60 | - |
| Trim | Single Motor RWD | 42 kWh |
| Model year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Market | Global | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 47,500 (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) | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Onyx Black Metallic Silver Dawn Metallic Vapour Grey Crystal White Pearl Cloud Blue Fjord Blue Metallic Bright Dusk Metallic Sage Green Metallic | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic |
| Interior colors | Anthracite/Charcoal Light Gray | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 174.8 in 4440 mm | 157.9 in 4011 mm |
| Width | 73.3 in 1863 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.1 in 2034 mm | 80.3 in 2040 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 75.2 in 1910 mm | - |
| Height | 64.8 in 1647 mm | 62.9 in 1598 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in 2702 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 63.6 in 1615 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | 6.9 in 175 mm | 5.5 in 139 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.0 in 991 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.1 in 994 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1440 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.3 in 1429 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.7 in 1390 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 36.1 in 917 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in 1040 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.1 in 917 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Trunk volume | 452.0 l 15.96 ft3 0.45 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1328.0 l 46.90 ft3 1.33 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4318.86 lb 1959 kg | 2965.22 lb 1345 kg |
| Payload | 1126.56 lb 511 kg | 970.03 lb 440 kg |
| GVWR | 5445.42 lb 2470 kg | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.329 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | Headroom with panorama roof front / rear - 955 / 974 mm Frontal area - 2.56 m² Max roof load - 75 kg Max trailer weight (braked) - 1500 kg Max trailer weight (unbraked) - 750 kg | Overhang front / rear - 770 / 965 mm |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Model | E400V16 (EP) | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 175 kW 234.7 hp 237.9 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.30 s | 7.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 293.0 mi / 471.6 km WLTP: 289.6 mi / 466.0 km | NEDC: 223.1 mi / 359.0 km EPA: 153.0 mi / 246.2 km WLTP: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 95 MPGe EPA, CMB: 106 MPGe EPA, CTY: 118 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 17.1 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | 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 | 9.86 m 32.35 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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.665 |
| Additional information | - | Transmission type: GE1B |
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 Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| 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) |
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 8Jx20 8.5Jx19 9Jx20 | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R20 235/50R19 103V 255/45R19 104V 255/40R20 | 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/50R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | Samsung SDI |
| Model | NCM | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 69 kWh | 42.2 kWh |
| Voltage | 400 V | 352 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | AC refrigerant-based cooling system |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 67 kWh 194 Ah | The net battery capacity is 37.9 kWh Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 135 kW | Household charging, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW DC fast charging, 50 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 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 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, 0:24-0:34 AC charging, 6:17 | DC fast charging, 0:41 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:50 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 5:42 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 11:24 Household charging, 15:04 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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 Alerta (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) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O) City brake function (O) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and rear park distance control (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Hill holder (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Pasrking Assistance (O) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Pedestrian and collision warning (O) Proactive driving assistant (O) Rear camera and radar (S) Service Interval Indicator (S) Speed limit info (O) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) Traffic jam assistant (O) 10.3-inch multi-funciton touchscreen (O) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) 6.5-inch touchscreen (S) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW iDrive (S) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) ConnectedDrive Services (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O) Wi-Fi hotspot (O) Wireless charging pad (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Heated washer (S) Moonroof (O) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Foldable side mirrors (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Adaptive LED headlights with turn lights and high beam assist (O) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights with cornering lights (S) LED taillights (S) Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Cloth (S) Dark Oak wood trim (O) Electronic Brown Trim (S) Eucalyptus wood trim (O) Leather and cloth (S) Mega Carum Spice Grey SensaTec with Brown Cloth highlights (S) Tera Dark Truffle Vernasca Leather (S) Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S) Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (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. | BMW i3 interior worlds have different names and variants in different markets. In the US they are Deka World / Mega World / Giga World / Tera World. In the UK they are Atelier / Lodge / Loft / Suite. |
| 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor RWD | 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh |