2025 GMC Yukon vs. 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric Review

Picture of the 2025 GMC Yukon

2025 GMC
Yukon

MSRP*: $66,900 to $101,300
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Picture of the 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric

2024 Volvo
C40 Recharge Pure Electric

MSRP*: $53,600 to $60,550
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MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 18 - 20 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 122.8 ft3 49.0 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 248-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 248 - 402 hp
Towing Capacity 8,000 - 8,400 lbs 3,970 lbs
Exterior Length 210.1 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 36.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Yukon than in the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric. The GMC Yukon will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The GMC Yukon will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Yukon is much wider than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the GMC Yukon, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Handling
The GMC Yukon has a larger turning radius than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the GMC Yukon is clearly the choice over the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Yukon greatly out-muscles the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Yukon does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the GMC Yukon more than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the GMC Yukon, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.