Kia’s all-new addition to the EV space comes in the form of the EV6. Although this CBU car doesn’t have any direct rivals as of now, it can be seen as an affordable alternative to the Volvo XC40 Recharge. So which of the two EVs would be better to buy? Let’s find out!
Powertrain Specifications
Kia EV6
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Max Power
229PS (RWD) / 325PS (AWD)
408PS (AWD)
Max Torque
350Nm (RWD) / 650Nm (AWD)
660Nm (AWD)
Top Speed (Electronically limited)
183kmph (RWD) / 186kmph (AWD)
180kmph
0-100km-h Time
7.9s (RWD) / 5.2s (AWD)
4.9s
Battery Capacity
77.4 kWh
78 kWh
Charging Capabilities
supports up to 350kW of DC fast charging
supports up to 150kW of DC fast charging
Charging Time
50 kW DC fast charging (10% – 80% in 73 minutes) / 350 kW DC hyper charging (10% – 80% in 18 minutes)
150 kW DC fast charging (0- 80% in 40 minutes)
Range (WLTP)
528km (RWD) / 506km (AWD)
418km
Kia EV6 vs Volvo XC40 Recharge: Specification comparison
The Kia EV6 in its sole GT line trim comes with RWD and AWD drivetrain options, but the XC40 recharge comes with AWD only.
The Volvo XC40 recharge outclasses both variants of the EV6 in terms of power and torque making it faster, however, the EV6 does get a slightly higher top speed of 186kmph than the XC40 recharge.
Although both cars have the almost same battery pack, the EV6 gets a higher claimed range of 500+ km in both its variants, with the RWD at 528 km and the AWD at 506 km.
The EV6 is longer than the XC40 recharge in terms of both length and wheelbase, but the XC40 recharge is both taller and wider in comparison to the EV6. Due to this, the XC40 boasts a more SUV-ish stance whereas the EV6 looks more like a crossover.
The ground clearance on both these cars is also pretty small being under 200 mm, so it’s clear their strength only lies on the tarmac.
Comfort and Convenience
Kia EV6
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Connected Car Tech
Yes (Kia Connect)
Yes
Infotainment Display Size
12.3-inch (horizontal)
12-inch (vertical)
Instrument Cluster
Fully digital
Fully digital
Power Adjust Front Seats
Yes (10-way) with memory function
Yes
Powered Tailgate
Yes
Yes (Hands-Free)
Parking Sensors
Both Front and Rear
Both Front and Rear
Audio System
6-speaker system as standard / 14-speaker Meridian System (Optional)
13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
Leather Seats
Yes
Yes
Android Auto/ Apple Carplay
Yes
Yes
AR Heads up Display
Yes
No
360-degree camera
Yes
Yes
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
Yes
Yes
Automatic AC
Yes (Dual Zone)
Yes (Dual Zone)
Wireless Charger
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
Yes
Yes (Panoramic)
Ventilated Seats
Yes (Heated and Cooled)
Yes (Heated and Cooled)
ADAS
Yes
Yes
NCAP Safety Rating
5–stars (EURO NCAP)
5-stars for XC40 (EURO NCAP)
The interior tech of both the cars is very neck and neck, but the EV6 with its curved cockpit-style dual 12.3-inch displays feels levels above and more futuristic than the XC40 recharge which sports a conventional look with its vertical 12-inch infotainment system and 10-inch digital driver’s display.
Both cars get our beloved electric sunroof but the XC40 gets a panoramic sunroof compared to the single pane roof in the EV6.
Both cars offer ABS, EBD, and ESC as standard features and even ADAS features like lane mitigation warning, adaptive cruise control, lane watch assist, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking.
The Kia EV6 scored a perfect 5-stars in EURO NCAP and the XC40 recharge, although not officially tested, is also 5-star rated at EURO NCAP considering the car it is built off of, the XC40 scored 5-stars at the EURO NCAP.
