Volvo C40 Recharge vs. Polestar 2
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo C40 Recharge and Polestar 2 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 Volvo C40 Recharge and the Polestar 2.
In comparing the Volvo C40 Recharge's and the Polestar 2's specifications and ratings, The Polestar 2 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volvo C40 Recharge's and the Polestar 2's specifications and ratings, the Polestar 2 is a better car than the Volvo C40 Recharge.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volvo C40 Recharge loses 66.8 percent of its value and the Polestar 2 loses 60.6 percent of its value. This means the Polestar 2 retains 6.2 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 Volvo C40 Recharge’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the Polestar 2 base engine makes 476 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Polestar 2 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
64800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
53363
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
42490 - 64800
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:
12
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
22523
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
49176
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
38037 - 60314
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
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
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
39516
Depreciation %:
0.6098096
Resale Value $:
25284
Residual Value %:
0.39019040000000005
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
0.57677703
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
0.57676273 - 0.68367001
Volvo C40 Recharge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Polestar 2 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Polestar 2
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:
4.7322902783621625
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
4.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.2 - 229.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.799359962705824
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
6.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
6.4 - 167.4
Volvo C40 Recharge Rankings
Ranking
20 out of / 52Ranking
22 out of / 52Ranking
23 out of / 52Ranking
27 out of / 52Ranking
31 out of / 82Ranking
32 out of / 52Ranking
38 out of / 82Ranking
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41 out of / 52Ranking
41 out of / 52Ranking
47 out of / 82Ranking
48 out of / 82Ranking
49 out of / 82Ranking
51 out of / 82Ranking
53 out of / 82Ranking
61 out of / 82Ranking
65 out of / 82Polestar 2 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 34Ranking
2 out of / 34Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
4 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 22Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 34Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
14 out of / 34Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
17 out of / 25Ranking
18 out of / 25Ranking
20 out of / 34Ranking
20 out of / 34Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Volvo C40 Recharge Trim Levels
Core, Plus, Twin Core, Twin Plus, Twin Ultimate, Ultimate
Polestar 2 Trim Levels
Long Range Dual 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
476 hp
Torque:
546 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.103 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
118 / 96 / 107
Range (city/hwy):
297 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
82 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
254 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
82 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
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
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
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
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
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:
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:
Not yet available
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:
14.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
38.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.0 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4641 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
181.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Cloud Blue / Fjord Blue Metallic
Green
Sage Green Metallic
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Space
Blue
Midnight
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Snow
Beige
Jupiter
Gray
Storm / Vapour
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal City Weave / Charcoal Fusion
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal w/ Light Ash Deco / Charcoal WeaveTech w/ Black Ash Deco
Gray
Slate WeaveTech w/ Black Ash Deco / Zinc w/ Light Ash Deco
