2023 Kia EV6 vs. 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric | NewCars.com

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2023 Kia EV6 vs. 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Review

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2023 Kia
EV6

MSRP*: $48,700 to $61,600
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2023 Volvo
XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

MSRP*: $53,550 to $59,500
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 576-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 225 - 576 hp 402 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 - 184.8 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 74.0 - 74.4 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 36.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 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 Kia EV6 than in the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia EV6 and the Volvo XC40 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia EV6 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Dimensions
The Kia EV6 is a little narrower than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Kia EV6, 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 Kia EV6 has a larger turning radius than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Kia EV6, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. When it comes to horsepower, the Kia EV6 has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Powertrain
The Kia EV6 has much lower torque than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia EV6 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. The Kia EV6 has less cargo space than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.