Volvo C40 Recharge vs. Polestar 2
In comparing the Volvo C40 Recharge to the Polestar 2, the Volvo C40 Recharge has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Polestar 2 has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing Based on this comparison of the Volvo C40 Recharge versus the Polestar 2, the Volvo C40 Recharge is a better car than the Polestar 2.
Volvo C40 Recharge versus Polestar 2 Pricing
For a new model, the Volvo C40 Recharge's price is between $57,562 and $62,816, with the Polestar 2 priced between $51,982 and $71,134.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Volvo C40 Recharge’s base engine makes 402 horsepower, and the Polestar 2 base engine makes 231 horsepower. The C40 Recharge is rated to deliver an average of 94 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 226 miles. The 2 is rated to deliver an average of 113 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 270 miles. Both models use electricity. The charge time for both the C40 Recharge and the 2 is 8 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison
The Volvo C40 Recharge has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Polestar 2 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room, and trunk space.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$57,562 - $62,816
Used Asking Price:
$47,990 - $62,347
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$51,982 - $71,134
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
60.8%
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Reliability:
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Retained Value:
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Safety:
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Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Trim Levels
Twin Core, Twin Plus, Twin Ultimate
Trim Levels
BST Edition 270, Long Range Dual Motor, Long Range Single Motor
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 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):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
402 hp
Torque:
487 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Towing Capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
231 hp
Torque:
243 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing Capacity:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
94 / 80 / 87
Range (city/hwy):
226 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
78 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
MPGe:
113 / 100 / 107
Range (city/hwy):
270 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
78 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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:
101.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
89.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4737 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
62.8 inches
Length:
174.8 inches
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4396 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
181.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
