Volvo C40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range vs Tesla Model 3 Performance
BASIC INFO |
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| Brand | Volvo | Tesla |
| Model | C40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range | Model 3 Performance |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
BATTERY |
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| Capacity | 82 kWh total | 78 kWh |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V-type) | Li-ion NCM (400V type) |
| Range | 529 km WLTP (478 km EPA) | 528 km WLTP (476 km EPA) |
| Consumption | 16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | 16.7 kWh/100 km WLTP |
| Recuperation | Yes | 1 level, no coasting, no regen when pedal braking |
PERFORMANCE |
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| Power | RWD 185 kW (252 hp) | AWD 460 kW (625 hp) |
| Torque | 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) | 741 Nm (547 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 7.4 sec 0-100 km/h | 3.1 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Max speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 262 km/h (163 mph) |
BODY |
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| Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions | 4431 x 1873 x 1596 mm (174.4 x 73.7 x 62.8 in) | 4720 x 1933 x 1431 mm (185.8 x 76.1 x 56.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2702 mm (106.4 in) | 2875 mm (113.2 in) |
| Clearance | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 128 mm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | EU: 2095 kg unladen, 2500 kg gross | EU: 1851 kg unladen |
| Towing | EU: 1500 kg braked | Yes |
| Wheels Size | R19, R20 | R18, R19, R20 |
SUSPENSION |
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| Front | MacPherson struts | Double wishbone-type coil spring |
| Rear | Multi Link | Multi-link, adaptive suspension system |
CHARGER |
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| AC Charging | Type 2 11 kW | Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charger | CCS 130 kW max | Supercharger V3 250 kW max CCS 250 kW max |
COMFORT |
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| Seats | Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats | Heated and ventilated/cooled front seats, heated rear seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass | All Glass |
| Camera | 360 and Reversing | Reversing |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors | Front, side, rear cameras, Parking Assist |
| Connectivity | Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 360˚ acoustic glass |
SAFETY |
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| Airbags | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system | 8 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags |
| Autopilot | Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability | |
| Driving Aids | 1 front radar, 2 rear corner radars, 1 front camera, 1 rear camera. Lane Keeping Aid, Road Sign Information, Rear Collision Warning, Driver Alert, Rear Auto Brake, Cross Traffic Alert with cyclists and pedestrians detection, High Beam Assist, Assistance at risk of collision | 3 front, 2 side and 3 rear cameras (up to 250m object detection). Automatic Emergency Braking, Dynamic Brake Lights, Lane Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Speed Assist, Lane Departure Avoidance, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control |
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