BMW iX1 U11 or Volvo C40 Recharge?

2022–present vs 2021–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: iX1 U11 4,500 mm, C40 Recharge 4,440 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: iX1 U11 490 l, C40 Recharge 413 l.
Power: iX1 U11 150–230 kW, C40 Recharge 170–300 kW.
Standard equipment: iX1 U11 28 items (Base), C40 Recharge 36 items (Core).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW iX1 U112022–present · 2 engines · Base, xLine, M SportSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo C40 Recharge2021–present · 2 engines · Core, Plus, UltimateSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW iX1 U112022–presentno listings	Volvo C40 Recharge2021–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,500 mm	Length4,440 mm
Width	Width1,845 mm	Width1,873 mm
Height	Height1,642 mm	Height1,591 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,692 mm	Wheelbase2,702 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance180 mm	Ground clearance171 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume490 l	Trunk volume413 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,940 kg–2,085 kg	Curb weight2,045 kg–2,185 kg
Engines
Production years	Production years2022–present	Production years2021–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines2
Power	Power150–230 kW (204–313 hp)	Power170–300 kW (231–408 hp)
Fuel	FuelElectric	FuelElectric
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · xDrive30	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · Recharge Twin
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed180 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Core
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Base	Items in the base trim36 · Core
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · M Sport	Items in the top trim37 · Plus
Equipment · Comfort8 · 11
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 5
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 3
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels—	R19 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW iX1 U11 or Volvo C40 Recharge?

Length: BMW iX1 U11 4,500 mm, Volvo C40 Recharge 4,440 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,692 vs 2,702 mm. Boot: 490 vs 413 l.

Which is more powerful — BMW iX1 U11 or Volvo C40 Recharge?

The strongest BMW iX1 U11 makes 230 kW (313 hp) (xDrive30); the strongest Volvo C40 Recharge 300 kW (408 hp) (Recharge Twin).

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