Kia Niro EV vs. Volvo XC40 Recharge
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Niro EV and Volvo XC40 Recharge contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Kia Niro EV and the Volvo XC40 Recharge.
When we compare the Kia Niro EV's and the Volvo XC40 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the Kia Niro EV has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. The Volvo XC40 Recharge has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Niro EV's and the Volvo XC40 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the Kia Niro EV is a better car than the Volvo XC40 Recharge.
Pricing: A used 2024 Kia Niro EV ranges from $29,991 to $47,768 while a used 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge is priced between $49,311 to $61,038. For a new model, the Kia Niro EV's price is between $35,126 and $47,123, with the Volvo XC40 Recharge priced between $56,634 and $62,773.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Niro EV loses 50 percent of its value and the Volvo XC40 Recharge loses 56.7 percent of its value. This means the Kia Niro EV retains 6.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC40 Recharge.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Niro EV’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Volvo XC40 Recharge base engine makes 248 horsepower. The Niro EV is rated to deliver an average of 126 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 253 miles. The XC40 Recharge is rated to deliver an average of 118 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 293 miles.This gives the Kia Niro EV the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volvo XC40 Recharge the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Niro EV is 59 hours (120V), while the charge time for the XC40 Recharge is 8 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the Kia Niro EV has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo XC40 Recharge has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Kia Niro EV has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
35126 - 47123
Starting MSRP:
39600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
36138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
32675 - 39600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
56634 - 62773
Starting MSRP:
52450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
38921
Price Range:
29991 - 47768
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
36379
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
33837 - 38921
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
61
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8124
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
57511
Price Range:
49311 - 61038
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
44
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
10561
# Good or Great Deals:
24
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
20927
Depreciation %:
0.52845837
Resale Value $:
18673
Residual Value %:
0.47154163000000004
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
0.52249278
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
0.51517649 - 0.52845837
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
30918
Depreciation %:
0.58948076
Resale Value $:
21532
Residual Value %:
0.41051923999999995
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
N/A
Kia Niro EV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.382536 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volvo XC40 Recharge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.964118 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Niro EV
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC40 Recharge
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.963213936022695
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
2.3 - 6.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.096142654818222
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Kia Niro EV Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 59Ranking
12 out of / 65Ranking
14 out of / 65Ranking
15 out of / 65Ranking
18 out of / 65Ranking
20 out of / 65Ranking
44 out of / 65Ranking
46 out of / 65Ranking
63 out of / 65Volvo XC40 Recharge Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 40Ranking
9 out of / 44Ranking
15 out of / 44Ranking
16 out of / 44Ranking
18 out of / 44Ranking
20 out of / 59Ranking
22 out of / 65Ranking
22 out of / 44Ranking
25 out of / 44Ranking
26 out of / 65Ranking
28 out of / 65Ranking
29 out of / 44Ranking
30 out of / 65Ranking
31 out of / 65Ranking
31 out of / 44Ranking
34 out of / 44Ranking
37 out of / 65Ranking
40 out of / 65Ranking
43 out of / 65Ranking
49 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Kia Niro EV Trim Levels
Wave, Wind
Volvo XC40 Recharge Trim Levels
Core, Plus, Twin Core, Twin Plus, Twin Ultimate, Ultimate
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp
Torque:
188 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp
Torque:
310 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
126 / 101 / 113
Range (city/hwy):
253 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
65 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
59 hours (120V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
118 / 95 / 106
Range (city/hwy):
293 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
82 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
22.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
122.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3721 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
61.8 inches
Length:
174 inches
Wheelbase:
107 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4595 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
174.8 inches
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Blue
Mineral Blue
Gray
Graphite Gray / Steel Gray
Green
Cityscape Green
Red
Runway Red
White
Snow White Pearl
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone
Blue
Fjord Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Thunder Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Green
Sage Green Metallic
Red
Not available
White
Crystal White Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Fusion
