Volvo C40 C40

Volvo C40 C40
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The Volvo C40 C40 (since 2021): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 26 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,440 mm RDW4,430 mm TC4,425–4,431 mm
Width1,870 mm RDW1,850 mm TC1,863 mm
Height1,590 mm RDW1,580 mm TC1,582–1,652 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm RDW2,700 mm TC2,702 mm
Front track1,598–1,601 mm ASTRA1,600 mm TC–
Rear track1,603–1,608 mm ASTRA1,620 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,945–2,085 kg RDW2,185 kg TC–
Mass in running order2,045–2,185 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,460–2,620 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,500–1,800 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors5 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–680 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,435 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed160–180 km/h RDW–160–230 km/h
Torque331–670 Nm ASTRA–265–670 Nm
Electric motor power–185–300 kW NRCan–
Electric
Battery capacity (usable)––75.0–82.0 kWh
Range (EPA/NRCan)–364–478 km EPA–
Charging time at 240 V–8.0 h EPA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/45R20, 235/50R19, 255/40R20, 255/45R19

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Natural Resources Canada, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

40 complaints for model years 2022–2024. 3 crashes · 2 fires · 3 injuries

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 26 versions of the Volvo C40 C40

Show all 26 versions

European Union 10 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2023–2025Electric motor185 kW (252 PS)Electric16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km575 km9,078
2024–2025Electric motor175 kW (238 PS)Electric16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km484 km1,185
2021–2025Electric motor300 kW (408 PS)Electric17.7–21.0 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km438–539 km7,422
2022–2024Electric motor170 kW (231 PS)Electric18.2–18.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km427–434 km12,055
2023Electric motor301 kW (409 PS)Electric17.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km543 km2,204
2023Electric motor238 kW (324 PS)Electric16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km483 km756
2021–2022Electric motor150 kW (204 PS)Electric20.5–21.0 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km439–440 km5,870
2021–2022Electric motor80 kW (109 PS)Electric18.9–20.9 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km436–440 km953
2021–2022Electric motor160 kW (218 PS)Electric20.7–21.0 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km439–441 km951
2021––Other fuel–155 g/km–18

United Kingdom 16 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2022–2026Recharge Core · Recharge Plus · Recharge UltimateElectric motor170 kW (231 PS)Electric19.3 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km437 km
2023–2026Recharge Single Motor CoreElectric motor175 kW (238 PS)Electric16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km477 km
2023–2026Recharge Single Motor PlusElectric motor175 kW (238 PS)Electric16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km475 km
2023–2026Recharge Single Motor UltimateElectric motor175 kW (238 PS)Electric16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km468 km
2022–2026Recharge Twin Plus · Recharge Twin UltimateElectric motor300 kW (408 PS)Electric19.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km446 km
2023–2026Recharge Twin Motor CoreElectric motor300 kW (408 PS)Electric17.3 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km550 km
2023–2026Recharge Twin Motor PlusElectric motor300 kW (408 PS)Electric17.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km548 km
2023–2026Recharge Twin Motor UltimateElectric motor300 kW (408 PS)Electric17.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km543 km
2024Recharge Core · Recharge Plus · Recharge UltimateElectric motor231 kW (314 PS)Electric19.3 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km437 km
2024Recharge Single Motor CoreElectric motor238 kW (324 PS)Electric16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km477 km
2024Recharge Single Motor PlusElectric motor238 kW (324 PS)Electric16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km475 km
2024Recharge Single Motor UltimateElectric motor238 kW (324 PS)Electric16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km468 km
2024Recharge Twin Plus · Recharge Twin UltimateElectric motor408 kW (555 PS)Electric19.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km446 km
2024Recharge Twin Motor CoreElectric motor408 kW (555 PS)Electric17.3 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km550 km
2024Recharge Twin Motor PlusElectric motor408 kW (555 PS)Electric17.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km548 km
2024Recharge Twin Motor UltimateElectric motor408 kW (555 PS)Electric17.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km543 km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.