Volvo C40 Recharge or Volvo EX30 I?

2021–present vs 2023–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: C40 Recharge 4,440 mm, EX30 I 4,233 mm — a 21 cm difference.
Boot: C40 Recharge 413 l, EX30 I 318 l.
Power: C40 Recharge 170–300 kW, EX30 I 200–315 kW.
Standard equipment: C40 Recharge 36 items (Core), EX30 I 36 items (Core).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volvo EX30 I2023–present · 3 engines · Core, Plus, UltraSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volvo C40 Recharge2021–presentno listings	Volvo EX30 I2023–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,440 mm	Length4,233 mm
Width	Width1,873 mm	Width1,836 mm
Height	Height1,591 mm	Height1,555 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,702 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance171 mm	Ground clearance175 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume413 l	Trunk volume318 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,045 kg–2,185 kg	Curb weight1,830 kg–1,943 kg
Engines
Production years	Production years2021–present	Production years2023–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines3
Power	Power170–300 kW (231–408 hp)	Power200–315 kW (272–428 hp)
Fuel	FuelElectric	FuelElectric
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · Recharge Twin	Best 0–100 km/h3.6 s · Twin Motor Performance
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed180 km/h
Trim levelsCore · Core
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Core	Items in the base trim36 · Core
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Plus	Items in the top trim36 · Core
Equipment · Comfort11 · 11
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
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✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
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 · Interior5 · 2
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✓
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 & lights3 · 4
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 11
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✓
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 · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 0
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volvo C40 Recharge or Volvo EX30 I?

Length: Volvo C40 Recharge 4,440 mm, Volvo EX30 I 4,233 mm (a 207 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,702 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 413 vs 318 l.

Which is more powerful — Volvo C40 Recharge or Volvo EX30 I?

The strongest Volvo C40 Recharge makes 300 kW (408 hp) (Recharge Twin); the strongest Volvo EX30 I 315 kW (428 hp) (Twin Motor Performance).

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