Volvo XC40 Recharge vs. Volvo C40 Recharge
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo XC40 Recharge 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 Volvo XC40 Recharge and the Volvo C40 Recharge.
When we compare the Volvo XC40 Recharge's and the Volvo C40 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC40 Recharge has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. The Volvo C40 Recharge has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Volvo XC40 Recharge and Volvo C40 Recharge have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volvo XC40 Recharge's and the Volvo C40 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC40 Recharge is a better car than the Volvo C40 Recharge.
Pricing: A used 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge ranges from $40,195 to $59,865 while a used 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge is priced between $34,937 to $56,946. For a new model, the Volvo XC40 Recharge's price is between $45,065 and $61,525, 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 Volvo XC40 Recharge loses 63.6 percent of its value and the Volvo C40 Recharge loses 66.8 percent of its value. This means the Volvo XC40 Recharge retains 3.2 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 base engine of both the Volvo XC40 Recharge and the Volvo C40 Recharge makes 248 horsepower. Both the XC40 Recharge and the C40 Recharge are rated to deliver an average of 118 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with highway ranges of 293 and 297 miles respectively. Both models use electricity. The charge time for both the XC40 Recharge and the C40 Recharge is 8 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volvo XC40 Recharge and Volvo C40 Recharge are comparable in regards to front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
45065 - 61525
Starting MSRP:
52450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
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:
48670
Price Range:
40195 - 59865
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
50
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
11181
# Good or Great Deals:
35
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 $:
33620
Depreciation %:
0.64098328
Resale Value $:
18830
Residual Value %:
0.35901671999999996
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
N/A
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
Volvo XC40 Recharge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volvo C40 Recharge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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:
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:
8.064080567206949
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
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
Volvo XC40 Recharge Rankings
Ranking
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49 out of / 65Volvo C40 Recharge Rankings
Ranking
10 out of / 40Ranking
16 out of / 44Ranking
17 out of / 44Ranking
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22 out of / 44Ranking
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24 out of / 59Ranking
26 out of / 65Ranking
28 out of / 65Ranking
31 out of / 44Ranking
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50 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Volvo XC40 Recharge Trim Levels
Core, Plus, Twin Core, Twin Plus, Twin Ultimate, Ultimate
Volvo C40 Recharge Trim Levels
Core, Plus, Twin Core, Twin Plus, Twin Ultimate, Ultimate
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
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:
248 hp
Torque:
310 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):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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)
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)
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
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
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:
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:
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 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:
4595 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
174.8 inches
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 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:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone
Blue
Fjord Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Thunder Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Green
Sage Green Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Cloud Blue / Fjord Blue Metallic
Gray
Not available
Green
Sage Green Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Fusion
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal City Weave / Charcoal Fusion
