Volvo S40 vs Volvo C40 Recharge
Overview | |
MSRP$27,750 | MSRP$58,750 |
Average price | Average price$37,463 |
Listings115 | Listings840 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryIt’s an exciting time for EV enthusiasts. Many established automakers are launching their first electric cars, each putting a different spin on the concept of zero-emission transportation. Some are taking this opportunity to reinvent brand images with radical designs, but not Volvo. The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge—the Swedish automaker’s first mass-produced pure electric model without a gasoline counterpart—takes a conservative approach that’s rooted more in today than tomorrow. The Volvo C40 Recharge is billed as a new car, but it’s more like a second body style of the Volvo XC40 Recharge crossover SUV, which in turn is an electric version of the Volvo XC40. Both models share a platform, powertrains, tech features, interior fittings, and a good amount of sheetmetal. The main differences between the two are the C40 Recharge’s sleeker roofline and different equipment and trim-level structures. Unlike the XC40 Recharge, the C40 Recharge is offered in a single trim level that incorporates the standard and optional equipment from the XC40 Recharge. We spent a day driving this well-equipped EV around Palm Springs, California, to see how it compares to its sibling, and how it stacks up against EVs from other automakers. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 227 hp I5 | Engine408 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower227 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity78 kWh |
MPG City21 | MPG City94 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway80 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 227 hp I5 | Engine Name408 hp Electric |
Torque236 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower227 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity78 kWh |
MPG City21 | MPG City94 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway80 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space17.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3363 lbs | Curb Weight4710 lbs |
Height57.2 in | Height62.6 in |
Length176.2 in | Length174.8 in |
Width69.7 in | Width80.1 in |
Wheelbase103.9 in | Wheelbase106.4 in |
Maximum Payload1087 lbs | Maximum Payload960 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3970 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,750 | $58,750 |
Average price | $37,463 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | It’s an exciting time for EV enthusiasts. Many established automakers are launching their first electric cars, each putting a different spin on the concept of zero-emission transportation. Some are taking this opportunity to reinvent brand images with radical designs, but not Volvo. The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge—the Swedish automaker’s first mass-produced pure electric model without a gasoline counterpart—takes a conservative approach that’s rooted more in today than tomorrow. The Volvo C40 Recharge is billed as a new car, but it’s more like a second body style of the Volvo XC40 Recharge crossover SUV, which in turn is an electric version of the Volvo XC40. Both models share a platform, powertrains, tech features, interior fittings, and a good amount of sheetmetal. The main differences between the two are the C40 Recharge’s sleeker roofline and different equipment and trim-level structures. Unlike the XC40 Recharge, the C40 Recharge is offered in a single trim level that incorporates the standard and optional equipment from the XC40 Recharge. We spent a day driving this well-equipped EV around Palm Springs, California, to see how it compares to its sibling, and how it stacks up against EVs from other automakers. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 227 hp I5 | 408 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 227 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 78 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 94 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 80 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 227 hp I5 | 408 hp Electric |
Torque | 236 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 227 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 78 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 94 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 80 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 17.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3363 lbs | 4710 lbs |
Height | 57.2 in | 62.6 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 174.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 80.1 in |
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1087 lbs | 960 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 3970 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
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