Comparison - Volvo XC40 Recharge 2023 - vs - Renault Captur E-TECH Plug-in Hybrid 2021

General

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Also called:

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Also called:

Renault Kaptur,Renault Samsung QM3

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
60,595
Updated: 
04 Nov 2022
£
30,495
Updated: 
15 Aug 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
8.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Crystal White
#F2F2F2
Onyx Black
#2D2926
Thunder Grey
#949A9F
Sage Green
#A9AEA9
Fjord Blue
#8296A4
Silver Dawn
#EAE8E9
Black Stone
#616161
Color: 
Boston Blue
#435364
Alabaster White
#FCFEF9
Highland Grey
#B6BBBF
Oyster Grey
#797B7A
Diamond Black with Desert Orange roof
#B25518
Diamond Black with Alabaster White roof
#2A2B2D
Celadon Blue
#71A6B7
Iron Blue
#00216B
Flame Red
#BC0C1E

Electric

Motors: 
two electric motors
Battery: 
78 kWh lithium-ion
9.8 kWh
Full Charge Time: 
Onboard Charger, 8 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V
3.7 kW / 7kW charger takes 3H to charge from empty to full
Top Speed: 
112mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
6.10s
10.10s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Much faster than you'd expect
Decent battery range
Roomy and comfortable

Cons
Touchscreen could be easier to use
Not cheap to buy
Doesn't handle as well as it goes

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Design,
overall build quality,
performance,
handling and ride

Cons
Expensive for a ‘small’ SUV,
some of the interior certainly doesn't match the price

By: 
topgear.com

PROS
Trendy design,
powerful electric powertrain,
thoughtful interior storage solutions.

CONS
Some rivals offer more driving range,
heavy and feels like it in corners,
high starting price.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Excellent space and practicality
Large boot for a small SUV
Range of efficient engines

Cons
Infotainment system not as slick as alternatives
Not that comfy around town
Safety tech reserved for top trim

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Hybrid
Engine type: 
Electric
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
Torque: 
258ft-lbs
at 4 350rpm
Horsepower: 
247hp
160hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet
36.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
no
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Valet Function
Cruise control with speed limiter
Hands-free keycard

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
174.20in
166.40in
Width: 
75.20in
70.70in
Height: 
65.00in
61.90in
Ground Clearance: 
6.90in
6.80in
Front Track: 
63.00in
61.40in
Rear Track: 
63.60in
60.90in
Wheel Base: 
106.40in
103.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
37.60
36.90
Rear Head Room: 
38.30
35.70
Front Leg Room: 
40.90in
54.50in
Rear leg room: 
36.10in
54.70in
Front Hip Room: 
54.70in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.70in
Rear Hip Room: 
54.60in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
57.50cu.ft
45.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
3500lbs
1433lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
34.90cu.ft
14.20cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4741.00lbs
3448.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Black Power w/Tilt Down Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Power Rear Windows
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
Front and rear electric windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Heated Front Seats
8-way power driver seat w/memory,
driver's and passenger seat 4-way power lumbar support and power passenger seat
4-Way Passenger Seat
Driver's seat height adjustment
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Folding center armrest
Rear seats - 60:40 split and fixed base

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
MacPherson type with rectangular shaped lower arm and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link
Torsion beam with programmed deflection - coil springs

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Air Filtration
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Automatic air conditioning with one touch quick demist function and air quality regulator
Heating system with pollen filter

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
12.3" digital driver display
8 speakers
Apple CarPlay and digital services package
Siriusxm Traffic Real-Time Traffic Display
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Speed Compensated Volume Control,
EASY LINK : 7” touchscreen with Navigation, Bluetooth, DAB radio, USB ports and compatible with Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto
BOSE® premium Sound System with 8 speakers and 1 sub-woofer
7" TFT Driver information display
Wireless phone charger
Scheduled charging, heating and air conditioning using the EASY LINK multimedia system

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Lip Spoiler
Deep Tinted Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20"
17 in
Wheels more: 
Tire Mobility Kit
Tyre inflation kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Drum
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
BLIS w/Steer Assist Blind Spot
Collision Mitigation Support
Lane Keeping Aid/Run-off Road Mitigation Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Aid/Run-off Road Mitigation Lane Departure Warning
Collision Mitigation-Front
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Warning
Hill Start Assist