2025 Honda CR-V vs. 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda CR-V

2025 Honda
CR-V

MSRP*: $30,100 to $36,500
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Picture of the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

2024 Volvo
XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

MSRP*: $52,450 to $60,550
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MPG - City 26 - 28 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 31 - 34 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 76.5 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 248-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 190 hp 248 - 402 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.8 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 73.5 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 38.2 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 37.6 in
Rear 38.3 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 Honda CR-V than in the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. The Honda CR-V offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

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). Clearly, the Honda CR-V is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Honda CR-V is much slimmer than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Honda CR-V, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Handling
The Honda CR-V has the same turning radius as the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Honda CR-V has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Honda CR-V does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda CR-V and the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. With the Honda CR-V, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.