Toyota RAV4 Prime vs. Volvo C40 Recharge
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota RAV4 Prime and Volvo C40 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 Toyota RAV4 Prime and the Volvo C40 Recharge.
In comparing the Toyota RAV4 Prime's and the Volvo C40 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 Prime has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and base engine power. The Volvo C40 Recharge has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Toyota RAV4 Prime's and the Volvo C40 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 Prime is a better car than the Volvo C40 Recharge.
Pricing: A used 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime ranges from $39,391 to $53,020 while a used 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge is priced between $34,937 to $56,946. For a new model, the Toyota RAV4 Prime's price is between $46,398 and $53,239, with the Volvo C40 Recharge priced between $47,890 and $61,735.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota RAV4 Prime loses 34.8 percent of its value and the Volvo C40 Recharge loses 66.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 Prime retains 32 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo C40 Recharge.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota RAV4 Prime’s base engine makes 302 horsepower, and the Volvo C40 Recharge base engine makes 248 horsepower. The RAV4 Prime is rated to deliver an average of 38 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 564 miles. The C40 Recharge is rated to deliver an average of 118 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 297 miles.This gives the Volvo C40 Recharge the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota RAV4 Prime the advantage in maximum range. The RAV4 Prime uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the C40 Recharge uses electricity.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota RAV4 Prime has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota RAV4 Prime has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
46398 - 53239
Starting MSRP:
43690
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
35591
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
28220 - 43690
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
47890 - 61735
Starting MSRP:
53600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
58145
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
42990 - 78800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
46616
Price Range:
39391 - 53020
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
34790
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
31128 - 46616
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
158
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17895
# Good or Great Deals:
87
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
41834
Price Range:
34937 - 56946
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
47907
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
35724 - 92984
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5402
# Good or Great Deals:
9
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
15395
Depreciation %:
0.35236102
Resale Value $:
28295
Residual Value %:
0.64763898
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.35236102
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.35236102 - 0.35236102
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
35961
Depreciation %:
0.67092245
Resale Value $:
17639
Residual Value %:
0.32907755000000005
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
0.72362564
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
0.67092245 - 0.72381454
Toyota RAV4 Prime Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Volvo C40 Recharge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4 Prime
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
10.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
6.5 - 13.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo C40 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:
2.01778127307415
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.8 - 16.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.7322902783621625
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
4.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.2 - 229.6
Toyota RAV4 Prime Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
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4 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
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8 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 14Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 14Ranking
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16 out of / 31Ranking
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18 out of / 36Ranking
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20 out of / 28Ranking
21 out of / 36Ranking
25 out of / 31Ranking
28 out of / 36Ranking
30 out of / 31Ranking
30 out of / 31Ranking
34 out of / 36Ranking
35 out of / 36Volvo C40 Recharge Rankings
Ranking
10 out of / 40Ranking
16 out of / 44Ranking
17 out of / 44Ranking
19 out of / 44Ranking
22 out of / 44Ranking
23 out of / 44Ranking
24 out of / 59Ranking
26 out of / 65Ranking
28 out of / 65Ranking
31 out of / 44Ranking
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33 out of / 65Ranking
34 out of / 44Ranking
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50 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Toyota RAV4 Prime Trim Levels
SE, XSE
Volvo C40 Recharge Trim Levels
Core, Plus, Twin Core, Twin Plus, Twin Ultimate, Ultimate
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
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:
302 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 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):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
40 / 36 / 38
MPGe:
105 / 84 / 94
Range (city/hwy):
622 / 564 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
118 / 96 / 107
Range (city/hwy):
297 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
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
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
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
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
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot 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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot 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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
33.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4235 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4497 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
62.8 inches
Length:
174.8 inches
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
225/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Ice Cap
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Cloud Blue / Fjord Blue Metallic
Gray
Not available
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Green
Sage Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal City Weave / Charcoal Fusion
