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Used 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge is an all-electric subcompact SUV with seating for five. It's available in three trim levels: Core, Plus and Ultimate. All C40s have a 78-kWh battery pack that powers two electric motors — one at each axle for all-wheel drive. Combined, they produce 402 horsepower and 486 lb-ft of torque. The EPA estimates it will travel 226 miles on a single charge, and in Edmunds' real-world testing we managed to go 252 miles. DC fast charging up to 150 kW is included along with 250 kW of free DC fast charging on the Electrify America network.

Core
The entry-level Core trim comes well appointed with plenty of standard features that include:

  • 19-inch wheels
  • Auto-dimming mirrors
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Heated front seats
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Digital instrument panel
  • 9-inch center touchscreen with Google-based operating system
  • Apple CarPlay integration
  • Remote monitoring and control via a smartphone app
  • Eight-speaker audio system

Standard advanced safety features include:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assistance (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)

Plus
The midrange Plus trim adds a few convenience features such as:

  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Front parking sensors
  • Power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Configurable cargo floor divider
  • Power-folding rear headrests

Both the Plus and Core trims are eligible for the optional Climate package that adds:

  • Heat pump (heats the cabin more efficiently than normal heater)
  • Heated rear seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Headlight washers

Ultimate
As the name suggests, the Ultimate is the top trim in the C40 lineup and finishes off the features list with:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Climate package
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Pilot Assist (enhanced lane keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control functionality)
  • Harman Kardon premium audio
  • Air filtration

The Ultimate trim is eligible for a few exclusive options:

  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Wool blend upholstery

Which C40 Recharge trim does Edmunds recommend?

We typically don't suggest the top model for most vehicles, but in the case of the Volvo C40, the Ultimate trim gets our recommendation. It costs thousands more than the base Core trim but adds plenty of worthwhile features such as adaptive cruise control, a premium audio system and the Climate package that is optional on lower trims.

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C40 Recharge Core
C40 Recharge Plus
C40 Recharge Ultimate
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not available
Not available
Not available
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
vinyl
leatherette/sueded microfiber
leatherette/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
402 hp @ 0 rpm
402 hp @ 0 rpm
402 hp @ 0 rpm
Engine torque
486 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
486 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
486 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
235/50R19 (FRONT) 255/45R19 (REAR)
235/50R19 (FRONT) 255/45R19 (REAR)
235/45R20 (FRONT) 255/40R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
94 / 80 / 87 MPGe
94 / 80 / 87 MPGe
94 / 80 / 87 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
226 mi.
226 mi.
226 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
39
39
39
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
8.0 hr.
8.0 hr.
8.0 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,763 lb.
4,763 lb.
4,763 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.0 in.
7.0 in.
7.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
80.1 in.
80.1 in.
80.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.7 in.
73.7 in.
73.7 in.
Height
62.8 in.
62.8 in.
62.8 in.
Length
174.8 in.
174.8 in.
174.8 in.
Wheelbase
106.4 in.
106.4 in.
106.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
14.6 cu. ft.
14.6 cu. ft.
14.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
Rear Head Room
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.1 in.
36.1 in.
36.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, vinyl
Charcoal w/Fjord Blue, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Charcoal, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Charcoal, vinyl
Charcoal w/Fjord Blue, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Charcoal, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Midnight Zinc, premium cloth
Exterior
Fusion Red Metallic
Fjord Blue Metallic
Black Stone
Crystal White Metallic
Silver Dawn Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Fusion Red Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Fjord Blue Metallic
Sage Green Metallic
Black Stone
Crystal White Metallic
Silver Dawn Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Fusion Red Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Fjord Blue Metallic
Sage Green Metallic
Black Stone
Crystal White Metallic
Silver Dawn Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic